What are the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases?

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What are the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases?

You may have no symptoms until years after exposure. People who develop asbestos-related disease may be symptom-free for as long as 10 to 40 years after exposure. If you have any of these symptoms, see your healthcare provider:

  • Shortness of breath.
  • Development of a cough or a change in cough patterns.
  • Blood in the fluid (sputum) coughed up from the lungs.
  • Pain in the chest or abdomen.
  • Difficulty in swallowing or prolonged hoarseness.
  • Significant weight loss.
  • Neck or face swelling.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Fatigue.

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