Asbestos Related Diseases

Asbestos is used in over 3000 modern products and most
people have suffered at least some degree of exposure
to it at one point or another. Most asbestos exposure
is limited to minute portions of well maintained building
materials such as concrete, insulation and siding. Regular
maintenance of these materials is important for preventing
asbestos from degenerating into airborne fibers. Unfortunately,
because asbestos is so widespread, it is impossible to compute
the damage that even a small quantity can cause.


The lightweight nature of the asbestos particle facilitates
airborne spreading of these deadly carcinogens. This is why
most asbestos-related diseases affect the respiratory system.
These are incurable diseases. Even tiny amounts of asbestos
can inflict irreversible damage as symptoms usually only
emerge 20 to 30 years down the road.

Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and lung cancer are consequences
of prolonged asbestos exposure. Any contact with asbestos merits
immediate medical consultation because treatment options and
survival rates are greatly improved the earlier they’re detected.
Unfortunately most asbestos-related conditions don’t show
symptoms until the disease is terminally advanced. Most patients
diagnosed with an asbestos-related condition rarely survive more
than 18 months after diagnosis.

For more information on asbestos related diseases and
mesothelioma please visit
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