Abstract

Early detection of asbestosis is difficult. This study was undertaken, in conjunction with other research, to identify the initial radiographic signs of the disease. The experimental approach used involved controlled exposure of the animal model to dust, followed by sequential analysis of lung x-rays. This analysis showed a decrease in the radiographic clarity of pulmonary circulation, along with the appearance of histological and functional modifications. The study confirmed the importance of serial x-rays in observing the initial stages of asbestosis. The pertinence of the experimental model having already been demonstrated, further research on the early detection of the disease in humans appears promising.