{"id":822,"date":"2020-04-17T13:14:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=822"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:40:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:40:18","slug":"mesothelioma-vs-asbestosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-vs-asbestosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestosis vs Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Asbestosis vs Mesothelioma Overview<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19746\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doctor-checking-elderly-male-300x166.png\" alt=\"Doctor checking an elderly male with a stethoscope.\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doctor-checking-elderly-male-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doctor-checking-elderly-male.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> and asbestosis vastly differ in how they affect a patient\u2019s health. However, both diseases are incurable, caused by asbestos, and have a long latency period (amount of time from initial exposure for symptoms to appear).<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of mesothelioma and asbestosis may not present for <strong>10-50 years after initial exposure to asbestos.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The general <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">prognosis (health outlook)<\/a> for patients with these asbestos diseases varies depending on different factors. Most treatment options for both illnesses focus more on palliative care (improving quality of life) than curative treatment (removing the cancer).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;People diagnosed with asbestosis have a higher chance of developing asbestos-related cancers.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>\u2014Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today, most mesothelioma and asbestosis cases\u00a0involve exposures to asbestos fibers from asbestos-laden building materials and other asbestos products that occurred decades ago.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get your Free Mesothelioma Survivors Guide<\/strong> to learn how getting an accurate diagnosis helped patients get the treatment they needed to live for years past their initial prognosis.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"21913\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque light-blue has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{margin:60px auto;line-height:26px;max-width:337px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{display:block;background:#EDF8F9;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:0px 8px 8px 0px;padding:25px;color:#100134;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{max-width:210px;margin:0 auto 15px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{max-width:245px;list-style:none;margin:0 auto 22px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul li{margin:0 0 5px;position:relative;padding-left:26px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;border-radius:20px;color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;line-height:20px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;overflow:hidden;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{float:right;align-self:flex-end;padding:0 3%;width:47%;margin:0;max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .vque-content{float:left;text-align:left;padding:30px;width:53%}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:13px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{margin:0 0 22px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free Survivors Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Survivors Paragraph Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png\"><div><div class=\"image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Survivors Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png 431w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free Survivors Guide<\/strong><p>9 authentic stories of mesothelioma patients who outlived their prognosis with support from loved ones<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get It Shipped Overnight\">Get It Shipped Overnight<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"differences\">Differences Between Asbestosis and Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma and asbestosis differ in several important ways. Notably, asbestosis is not a type of cancer, so patients may live longer with it than mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For example, mesothelioma and asbestosis have different:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prognoses (health outlooks)<\/li>\n<li>Treatment options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because mesothelioma and asbestosis are so different, they&#8217;re almost never treated by the same specialist. Mesothelioma must be diagnosed and treated by a doctor specializing in this rare type of cancer.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/symptoms\/\">Symptoms of mesothelioma<\/a> often present as other health problems. Diagnosis can be difficult since this disease often looks like other types of cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common symptoms of mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Blood in mucus coughed up from the lungs<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Persistent cough<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Swelling of the face or neck veins<\/li>\n<li>Tiredness<\/li>\n<li>Trouble breathing or swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained loss of appetite or weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>While there is no cure for this rare cancer, mesothelioma patients may survive longer depending on their <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/\">cell type<\/a>, age, overall health, and other factors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Need help getting a diagnosis or second opinion?<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p>Use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match service<\/a> today to connect with top specialists in your area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Asbestosis Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestosis shares many of the same symptoms as mesothelioma and other lung diseases, which can make it hard to distinguish without testing. One hallmark symptom that sets asbestosis apart from mesothelioma is clubbing, where the tips of the fingers and toes become thicker and clubbed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms common in patients with asbestosis include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Chest pain or tightness<\/li>\n<li>Dry, crackling sound in the lungs while breathing<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Persistent dry cough<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Rounder and wider toes and fingertips (clubbing)<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>If you or a loved one have any of the above symptoms, talk to a doctor and tell them if you\u2019ve ever been exposed to <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Diagnosing Asbestosis vs Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Another way that mesothelioma and asbestosis differ is in how doctors diagnose them. Because mesothelioma is a cancer, specialists must accurately identify cell types and disease stages.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Diagnosis<\/h3>\n<p>People can be diagnosed with different types of mesothelioma. The two most common types of mesothelioma are <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">malignant pleural mesothelioma<\/a> and <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma can be confused with <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a>, as both types of cancer have similar symptoms. A history of asbestos exposure is an indicator for doctors to look for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>During examinations, doctors will review medical history and genetics to determine if more tests should be ordered and deciphered by specialists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Imaging tests for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/\">diagnosing mesothelioma<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bone scans<\/li>\n<li>Computed tomography (CT\/CAT) scan<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan<\/li>\n<li>Positron emission tomography (PET) scan<\/li>\n<li>X-rays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other lab tests, including <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/biopsy\/\">biopsies<\/a> and blood tests, take cells from the lung to determine the diagnosis by examining the cells under a microscope.<\/p>\n<p>While looking at the images from all scans and tests, <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctors<\/a> can rule out the possibility of lung cancer if a history of asbestos exposure is present.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestosis Diagnosis<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors diagnose asbestosis by reviewing a patient&#8217;s medical history, asking about their <a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">asbestos exposure<\/a>, and running several tests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tests used to diagnose asbestosis include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chest X-ray<\/li>\n<li>Computed tomography (CT\/CAT) scan<\/li>\n<li>Lung function test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Doctors typically want to look for scarring of the lungs on imaging scans to confirm an asbestosis diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"treatment\">Treating Mesothelioma vs Asbestosis<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20918 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/treatment-methods-300x184.png\" alt=\"A doctor reviews a treatment plan with a patient\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Patients experience vastly different disease symptoms and progression depending on whether they have mesothelioma or asbestosis. Because each disease behaves so differently, they each require their own treatment approach.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors often administer a multimodal <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment plan<\/a> (two or more types of therapy) for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma patients receive different treatments depending on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disease stage<\/li>\n<li>Disease location<\/li>\n<li>Mesothelioma cell type<\/li>\n<li>Overall health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depending on the above factors, mesothelioma specialists may recommend the following treatments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Drugs are injected into the bloodstream to kill cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0To help ease symptoms and improve quality of life, doctors use a combination of palliative treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation<\/a>: <\/strong>Doctors use radiation therapy to treat, shrink, or relieve symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">Surgery<\/a>:<\/strong> Surgery allows doctors to remove visible signs of mesothelioma physically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Researchers continue to study cutting-edge treatments for mesothelioma in clinical trials. Some of these promising treatments include <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">immunotherapy<\/a> and targeted therapy.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>See what treatments helped patients diagnosed with mesothelioma outlive their prognosis in our <strong>Free Survivors Guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-vqueid=\"21913\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque light-blue has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{margin:60px auto;line-height:26px;max-width:337px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{display:block;background:#EDF8F9;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:0px 8px 8px 0px;padding:25px;color:#100134;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{max-width:210px;margin:0 auto 15px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{max-width:245px;list-style:none;margin:0 auto 22px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul li{margin:0 0 5px;position:relative;padding-left:26px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;border-radius:20px;color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;line-height:20px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;overflow:hidden;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{float:right;align-self:flex-end;padding:0 3%;width:47%;margin:0;max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .vque-content{float:left;text-align:left;padding:30px;width:53%}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:13px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{margin:0 0 22px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free Survivors Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Survivors Paragraph Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png\"><div><div class=\"image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Survivors Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png 431w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free Survivors Guide<\/strong><p>9 authentic stories of mesothelioma patients who outlived their prognosis with support from loved ones<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get It Shipped Overnight\">Get It Shipped Overnight<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Asbestosis Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>There are no curative treatments for asbestosis, but there are steps that patients can take to slow down the progression of the disease and ease symptoms. For example, patients with asbestosis should stop smoking and avoid other irritants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other asbestosis treatments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bronchodilator inhalers<\/li>\n<li>Exercise programs<\/li>\n<li>Oxygen therapy (for advanced cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In severe cases, patients may need a lung transplant.<\/strong> However, many patients may not be eligible due to other medical problems or advanced age. Doctors and specialists can determine other treatment methods based on available <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">clinical trials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> to find leading specialists who can create a custom treatment plan for you or a loved one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"second\">Getting a Second Opinion on Asbestosis vs Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Because asbestos-related diseases are very rare, it can be difficult for even the most experienced physician to diagnose either disease from the start.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestosis \u2014 or you suspect you have either disease \u2014 it&#8217;s a good idea to seek a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a> from an expert. A misdiagnosis can send a patient to an incorrect treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0second opinion for mesothelioma diagnosis\u00a0is extremely valuable, as an accurate diagnosis provides the greatest chance of survival.<\/p>\n<p>By getting an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment, many cancer patients have been able to outlive their prognosis. Read their stories in our <a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\"><strong>Free Survivors Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2014 shipped to your door overnight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestosis vs Mesothelioma FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Are mesothelioma and asbestosis the same?<\/h3><div><p>Asbestosis and mesothelioma are not the same, but both are caused by asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestosis is a non-cancerous lung disease that leads to the scarring of lung tissue. In contrast, mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or other body parts.<\/p>\n<p>These two asbestos diseases have different treatment protocols and prognoses.\u00a0A mesothelioma doctor can help patients get an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you get mesothelioma without asbestosis?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> asbestosis does not turn into mesothelioma. Both mesothelioma and asbestosis are different asbestos-related diseases.<\/p>\n<p>However, patients &#8220;diagnosed with asbestosis have a higher chance of developing asbestos-related cancers,&#8221; according to Penn Medicine&#8217;s Abramson Cancer Center.<\/p>\n<p>It is not unusual for a person to have asbestosis and other asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma or lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Patients with asbestosis usually die from mesothelioma, lung cancer, or natural causes and not asbestosis itself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does asbestosis always turn into mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Asbestosis cannot turn into mesothelioma. They are two separate conditions. However, asbestosis patients can potentially go onto develop mesothelioma and it&#8217;s possible to have both at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> for help if you or someone you love is facing mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Are mesothelioma and asbestosis the same?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Asbestosis and mesothelioma are not the same, but both are caused by asbestos exposure.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Asbestosis is a non-cancerous lung disease that leads to the scarring of lung tissue. 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