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While there are a number of different occupational lung diseases we will focus on two of the most common types asbestosis and silicosis both of these lung diseases fall under the term pneumoconiosis which refers to the accumulation of non biologic dust in the lungs triggering parenchymal fibrosis. If you have developed an asbestos related disease through work and it can be proven that you employer was negligent in allowing this to happen you may be entitled to claim benefits from the department of work and pensions as well as having a legal claim against your employers the asbestos related conditions which are eligible for benefits are. Asbestosis proportionate mortality ratio pmr adjusted for age sex and race by nora industrial sector us residents age 15 and over selected states and years 1990 1999 2008 402 june 2008. Asbestosis as bes toe sis is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe and usually dont appear until many years after continued exposure