Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related disease that can affect the lining of the lungs or stomach, or less frequently, the heart or testicles. It is a difficult disease to diagnose, mainly because it can take up to 50 years before patients present any symptoms of the disease, by which point it’s often fairly advanced. According to asbestos.com, these are the most common symptoms associated with the disease:
- Wheezing or a persistent dry cough
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Respiratory problems
- Pain in the abdomen or chest
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