Asbestos breaks down into small fibers. what may result if these fibers are inhaled? a. lung cancer b. skin cancer c. radiation d. melanoma

When they are breathed in, they can become trapped in the lungs and stay there for many years. Many problems might result in accumulation of such. One would be asbestosis, an inflammatory condition of lungs that can cause shortness of breath. Another would be mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, chest cavity, or abdomen.