Asbestosis prognosis

Asbestosis prognosis depends on its severity, its duration of the fiber in your lung before being discovered. In addition, importance of the asbestos exposure can also play a role in the prognosis. The life expectancy of a person suffering from asbestosis associated with lung cancer, mesothelioma, or TB is very low. In general, the average length of survival in cases of complication of mesothelioma or lung cancer is several months to a few years. Five-year survival rate for asbestosis complicated by lung cancer or mesothelioma does not exceed 20% of patients. In case there is no complication, however, you can live with asbestosis for many years.

However, your survival chances have something to do with your lifestyle, availability of your caregivers, and your participation to resist the progression of the disease. Adopt an anti-cancer diet: daily, drink at least two glasses of fresh juice made with cruciferous vegetables or fruits are can help you fight asbestosis and live longer. If it is not contraindicated by your doctor, you can take the juices along with immune boosting supplements.