How is asbestos-related disease diagnosed?

How is asbestos-related disease diagnosed?

To diagnose asbestos-related disease, your healthcare provider will ask you about your symptoms and asbestos exposure. Your provider will then perform a physical exam, including:

• Lung (pulmonary) function tests.
• Chest X-ray to check for changes in the lungs from asbestos exposure.
• Lab tests to measure asbestos material in your body.