Fibres remain in the lungs and many years later cause extensive scarring and fibrosis. Shortness of Breath and inadequate oxygenation result; advanced cases include a dry cough. There is no effective treatment.

• 石绵纤维吸入后在肺部存留数年,最后会引起过度的疤痕化和纤维化,引起呼吸短促和血液充氧不足。该病的晚期患者有干咳的症状。目前,对石绵沈着病尚无有效的治疗方法。