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My husband has dust in the lower lobes of his lungs he has no symptoms. this was picked up on x-ray . is this likely to be a problem in the future?
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Uncertain: There are a number of occupational lung diseases caused by inhalation. Such as asbestosis. Recommend seeing pulmonary doctor. If he smokes should stop all of thaws conditions are aggravated by smoking.
Answered 3/26/2013
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