Both asbestos and smoking, separately, can cause lung cancer, but together the effect is worse. ... One study found that people who both smoke and are exposed to asbestos are anywhere from 30 to 50 times more likely to develop lung cancer when compared to smokers who avoid asbestos exposure
Your doctor will diagnose an asbestos-related lung disease based on your past exposure to asbestos, your symptoms, a physical exam, and results of tests such as... more