Taking an Exposure History
for Asbestos [PDF, 261 KB]
This form helps health care professionals capture and evaluate the exposure
history of their patients.
Quick Reference Guides
Asbestos Disease: An Overview for Clinicians [PDF, 103 KB]
This brief overview describes the primary adverse effects of asbestos
exposure, guidelines for assessing patient risk for asbestos-related
disease, clinical evaluation techniques, and strategies for advising
patients.
Clinical Screening Guidelines
for Asbestos-Related Lung Disease [PDF, 92 KB]
The reference lists the steps to take in screening for asbestos-related
lung disease: a medical history interview, performing a physical exam,
conducting a PA chest radiograph, and performing a simple pulmonary
function test.
ToxFAQs for
Asbestos
This is an abbreviated version of Toxicological Profile for Asbestos
(see under Reference Guides) that gives an overview on the toxicological
characteristics and health effects of asbestos.
Reference Guides
Case
Studies in Environmental Medicine: Taking an Exposure History
The goal of this case study is to increase the health care professional's
knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the
evaluation of potentially exposed patients.
Toxicological Profile for
Asbestos
This 441-page document gives information on the toxicological characteristics
and health effects of asbestos.
Patient Materials
Living
with Asbestos-Related Illness [PDF, 0.76 MB]
The booklet is a patient self-care guide for living with asbestos-related
illnesses. The guide explains asbestos, asbestos-related illnesses,
the respiratory system, treatment methods, preventative care, traveling
tips, and pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as relaxation and breathing
techniques.
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