The presence of pleural calcification on the chest film is consistent with what type of interstitial lung disease (ILD)?

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Pleural calcification is a common finding in individuals with a history of asbestos exposure and is consistent with asbestosis, an interstitial lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. Coal worker's pneumoconiosis and silicosis can also lead to pleural calcification, but they are characterized primarily by pulmonary nodules rather than interstitial changes. Sarcoidosis typically presents with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and diffuse interstitial lung infiltrates, but not pleural calcification.

The Presence of Pleural Calcification on the Chest Film Is