3. Pleural Plaques
Pleural plaques, particularly common following asbestos exposure, are characterized by fibrous thickening of the lung lining (pleura). It can calcify over time. This condition is not considered severe or life-threatening, but when it becomes extremely thick patients may feel pain while breathing. About 1 to 6.8 percent of men older than 30 in western countries get them most. However, in populations exposed to asbestos, the incidence increases to 5 to 50 percent, according to other factors such as duration or concentration of asbestos exposure.
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