Serious Symptoms Of Asbestosis

Persistent Cough

An individual affected by a persistent cough who has been exposed to asbestos regularly in the past may be affected by asbestosis. The cough associated with asbestosis is described as a dry cough that does not produce any fluids or phlegm. A persistent dry cough is caused by the scar tissue that develops in the lungs that can cause the nearby nerve fibers and other sensory structures to become irritated and trigger the coughing mechanism. The lungs use coughing as a way to attempt to expel foreign or harmful substances from the lungs and body. A patient can also develop a condition where the pleura become too thick and also cause them to cough persistently. The pleura tend to become thickened due to an excess amount of fluid trapped between them due to asbestosis. This pleura thickening can cause a patient to experience frequent coughing fits due to the lung irritation it causes.

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