Pulmonary Division, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889-5600, USA.
Postgrad Med. 2012 May;124(3):116-30. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2012.05.2555.
Asbestos is known for its desirable properties of thermal and heat resistance along with excellent strength and durability. It was widely used in many industries since the late 19th century, until its adverse effects on health were recognized. The occurrence of pleuropulmonary changes from exposure to asbestos often has a latency period of 20 to 30 years. The use of asbestos has been banned, regulated, and minimized in many countries, but in several developing countries, the use of asbestos in industries is still a common practice. In this article, the benign and malignant clinical manifestations of asbestos exposure are discussed.
石棉因其良好的耐热和隔热性能以及优异的强度和耐久性而闻名。自 19 世纪末以来，它被广泛应用于许多行业，直到人们认识到它对健康的不良影响。暴露于石棉引起的胸膜肺变化通常有 20 至 30 年的潜伏期。许多国家已经禁止、规范和减少石棉的使用，但在一些发展中国家，石棉在工业中的使用仍然是一种常见做法。本文讨论了石棉暴露的良性和恶性临床表现。
