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Asbestos can be the cause of:
- lung cancer (can be confounded with other environmental exposures),
- asbestosis ( today considered to be rare), and
- mesothelioma (cancer of lining of the lung).
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Why is asbestos poisonous?
Asbestos is not toxic at all. It is a rock fiber that if inhaled can cause health problems many years after exposure.
Can long term asbestos exposure cause chronic sinus problem?
Asbestos is associated with a number of very severe chronic health problems but chronic sinus problems is not among them.
What is the one main function of asbestos?
There are several functions of asbestos, but probably the main one is fire-proofing. By the way, asbestos is a rock, and there are actually 5 different kinds. Only one of these can cause cancer.
Why do some people want to remove all asbestos from buildings?
If asbestos is compromised it can become air borne and cause severe air quality problems, which can cause a sick building. This can affect people that have been in contact with the asbestos and can cause long term health issues!
Can asbestos scar the lungs?
Yes - inhalation of asbestos dust can cause scarring of the lungs known as asbestosis. Please see the related link below for examples of how inhalation of dust can cause respiratory problems.
What problems can asbestos cause humans and who can I call to sue someone for it?
Problems that asbestos can cause is Mesothelioma, what it basiclly does is when you breath it in it stays in your lung and never settles down which causes the scaring although when exposure happens it takes time for the effects to become noticeable. There are law firms for asbestos exposure when dealing with this you need to contact a attorny that deals with Mesothelioma
How dangerous is the asbestos found in fibro?
Asbestos found in fibro is very dangerous and needs to be handled by a professional if found. It can cause respiratory problems as well as some cancers.
Does everyone breathe in asbestos particles everyday?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, due to this it is present in the atmosphere and potentially you will breath in a very small amount of asbestos in everyday life. This should not cause any health problems
Aluminum hematite asbestos or quartz which can cause cancer?
Asbestos is known to cause cancer.
If asbestos is in the workplace and uninterrupted is it harmful?
yes it can be very harmful it can cause you to have chronic lung problems and it can eventually result in death
What problems do mineral miners have?
Asbestos
Why is asbestros bad?
Asbestos sheds tiny, jagged particles which can be inhaled by humans. These can cause severe respiratory problems and even cancer.
