Asbestosis

MONDO:0016466

A lung disorder caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. It results in fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. Signs and symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Also known as: asbestos dust pneumoconiosis, asbestos pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis from asbestos dust, asbestos intoxication, idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure, pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure

62 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Asbestosis itself.

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Including sub-types (62) Tagged with Asbestosis (3)

Trials to join now! 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Terminated 1

Massive lung disease registry aims to unlock secrets of progressive fibrosis

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This registry is following 3,000 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) to understand how these conditions progress over time. Researchers collect information on symptoms, treatments, quality of life, and store…

Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC

Asbestosis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Massive lung disease registry aims to unlock secrets of progressive fibrosis