9 Asbestos-Related Diseases To Be Aware Of

Diffuse pleural thickening is a condition that causes lesions on the pleura, making it more thick. Official diagnosis is confirmed when there is a thickening of one-quarter of the pleura and the thickening causes decreased lung function. Diffuse pleural thickening is usually not life-threatening, but it can be fatal in cases when the pleura is so thick that the airflow become compromised.

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Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

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