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ASBESTOSIS 1. First described in 1899 in London 2. 1930's - Asbestos is shown to be a major cause of disability in workers in asbestos textile industry 3, Latent period of 10 - 20 years 4, Symptoms & Signs A, Early a) Shortness of breath b) Chest pain % B. Later c) Basal rales d) Clubbing of fingers e) X-ray changes f) Abnormal lung function DUP 0901987