Which imaging modalities are most effective for confirming a diagnosis of asbestosis in primary care?

Based on the provided UK guidelines, no specific imaging modalities are stated as most effective for confirming a diagnosis of asbestosis in primary care NICE NG12,NICE CKS,NICE CKS,NICE CG163,NICE CKS,NICE NG115,NICE CKS.

However, an urgent chest X-ray (to be performed within 2 weeks) is recommended in primary care for initial assessment in people aged 40 years and over who have been exposed to asbestos and present with unexplained symptoms such as cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, or appetite loss NICE NG12,NICE CKS. An urgent chest X-ray should also be considered for people aged 40 years and over with finger clubbing or chest signs compatible with pleural disease, if they have been exposed to asbestos NICE NG12,NICE CKS. These recommendations are primarily to assess for mesothelioma NICE NG12,NICE CKS.