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Other Names for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases
Other names for asbestos-related pleural diseases include:
- Pleural plaques
- Pleurisy
- Trapped lung
Other names for asbestosis include:
- Fibrotic lung disease
- Pneumoconiosis (NOO-mo-ko-ne-O-sis)
- Interstitial (in-ter-STISH-al) pulmonary fibrosis
Other names for lung cancer include:
- Small cell lung carcinoma (kar-sih-NO-ma)
- Nonsmall cell lung carcinoma
Another name for mesothelioma is cancer of the lining of the lung.
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
The NHLBI updates Health Topics articles on a biennial cycle based on a thorough review of research findings and new literature. The articles also are updated as needed if important new research is published. The date on each Health Topics article reflects when the content was originally posted or last revised.
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