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These days, most people know that asbestos is dangerous. They think of the risks of developing health issues, such as an aggressive type of cancer known as mesothelioma, which has a high fatality rate. Asbestos can also lead to other respiratory issues and health...
Asbestos exposure is widely known to be dangerous, but this wasn’t always the case. While direct exposure, typically in occupational settings, is a well-documented risk, secondhand exposure, particularly in childhood, is an often overlooked issue. Patients who are...
Asbestos is very dangerous and can lead to some serious health conditions, including a type of cancer known as mesothelioma. This is a very aggressive cancer with a high fatality rate. As such, asbestos exposure is something you want to avoid. However, asbestos was...
Some risk factors for cancer are rooted in someone's personal choices. Most people now know that tobacco products can cause lung cancer. Cigarette packaging now warns of this risk. Other risk factors for cancer are outside of an individual's control. Employers often...
Sometimes, proving a causative relationship between a medical issue and external factors is simple. For instance, it is easy to see the consequence of blunt force trauma if it breaks a bone or if it causes a bruise. Similarly, you may know immediately that you at...
Most people associate exposure to asbestos with serious medical conditions like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Another serious respiratory condition -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is not uncommon in people who have had long-term asbestos exposure. ...
Asbestos exposure can leave you with a form of cancer known as mesothelioma. While there is no definitive cure, catching the disease early enough allows doctors to intervene to try and reduce its spread. Or at least make the following years less painful for you. The...
Asbestos is a material that’s used extensively in buildings for insulation and other products because it doesn't catch fire easily. However, it’s been found to be very harmful when its tiny fibers enter the air and are breathed in. Breathing in asbestos can make you...
Asbestos is a mineral that are found in the environment. Asbestos can be pulled into a fluffy consistency. Asbestos fibers are strong, resistant to heat and chemicals and don’t conduct electricity. This made them a popular choice for building materials and insulation...
Officially, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned asbestos from use in the United States in 1986 – but that ban was filled with gaps that permitted the substance to continue to be used in numerous products over the years. In 2016, the Toxic Substances...
