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I have a friend who was diagnose with a touch of asbestos and emphysema, what is the best care can he get.
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Emphysema: He should be under supervision of a lung specialist. In addition to the treatment of emphysema he has to be monitored for lung cancer. Asbestos may cause lung cancer (mesothelioma).
Answered 11/28/2017
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