Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: OSCILLATION MECHANICS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ASBESTOS EXPOSED : Early Diagnosis
Brief Summary: Inhalation of dust containing asbestos results in a process of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis called asbestosis. The Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) evaluates the respiratory mechanics describing resistive, elastic and inertial properties. We believe that this technique may contribute to the early diagnosis of asbestosis.