A disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres.

There is at present no effective post-exposure prophylaxis for the effects of inhaled asbestos fibres, although in smokers the risk of asbestos-induced lung cancer (but not mesothelioma) can be reduced. HSE does not advocate routine X-rays for people exposed to asbestos in the majority of such circumstances. A disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres. Anyone who's exposed to asbestos may develop an asbestos-related illness.

Particularly at risk are those involved in the building and demolition industry, the manufacture of asbestos products and asbestos spraying. Although there's no cure for asbestosis, it's important to prevent the symptoms becoming worse by avoiding further exposure to asbestos.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. Management of asbestos in schools is essential because children are particularly vulnerable to developing disease after an exposure to asbestos.