Prevention, Signs And Treatment Of Pleural Plaques

By Sam Jones Pleural plaques are localized scars that are caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. The scars are made up of a deposit of collagen tissues that are as a result of inflammation of the lung cells. This condition takes a long time to develop and this is often roughly 20-40 years after one has been subjected to asbestos exposure. The scarring is often found in the diaphragm but can also