A number of issues and topics relating to asbestos and mesothelioma are covered in this section. Since asbestos was mined and used in manufacturing worldwide, other countries outside the United States have also faced the burdens and consequences of asbestos use, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom. Though mesothelioma disproportionally affects men due to occupational exposure, women are also affected by this cancer and it can even occur in pets.

Mesothelioma is just one of the diseases caused by asbestos exposure. Another equally threatening asbestos-induced medical condition is known as asbestosis, a disease that affects the lungs. A number of asbestosis treatments are available, though there is no cure for this condition. Only asbestosis symptoms can currently be treated and the progression of the disease cannot be reversed.

In addition, there are other diseases related to asbestos exposure that are considered diseases in their own right, but can also be considered symptoms of more complex conditions (such as asbestosis or mesothelioma). Some of these related diseases include pleural plaques, COPD and interstitial lung disease.

For more information on these topics and others, browse through the Related Issues section to learn more about the other problems and concerns surrounding asbestos exposure and mesothelioma cancer.

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