How Asbestos-related diseases are detected early

If you have been exposed to asbestos before and you are suspecting that you have developed asbestos-related disease your doctor may recommend this test for you:?Chest x-rayThis is the most common test used to detect prolonged exposure to asbestos. The x-ray is not able to detect the asbestos fibers themselves, but is able to detect early signs of lung changes caused by asbestos. The chest radiograph may show spots on the lungs, these may or may not be related to asbestos. They may be normal or infection-related variations and different types of diseases. Even in the last stages of lung cancer and mesothelioma, chest X-ray may reveal some features that are highly suggestive of these diseases.Lung Function TestsA lung function tests also known as pulmonary function tests (PFT) is a simple breathing test for see how well the lungs are functioning. In this test, a person blows big breaths in a car. The results obtained from this test will show how your lung functioning and lung function is usually decreased in relative computed tomography diseases.A asbestos (CT) This is a type of x-ray machine which usually provides a higher resolution of the lungs of plain x-ray.TAC gives three-dimensional view of the lung and thus is able to detect early changes better than x-ray. It is usually recommended when the results of a chest x-ray is inconclusive.Bronchoalveolar wash (BAL) This involves the passage of a small flexible tube inserted through the nose and down the airways. A small amount of saline solution is injected into the tube and then sucked up. The liquid material obtained contains more saline from the lung. This fluid is then subjected to various analyzes. The results of this test, however, can be inconclusive and this test is performed only under special biopsyThis circumstances.Lung involves taking samples of lung tissue through a needle, while the patient is sedated. This tissue is examined under a microscope. Lung biopsies are rarely performed. Lung biopsies are rarely performed, because the diagnosis is usually based on the results of the medical evaluation and other tests. A lung biopsy is not usually necessary for the diagnosis of asbestos-related diseases.Urine more tests and sputum sputum is the material that is carried from the lungs by coughing. Urine and sputum tests are not reliable for determining the amount of asbestos can be in the lungs. Almost everyone has low levels of asbestos in these materials. These tests can not predict the risk of disease. More research can improve the reliability and predictability of these tests