Asbestos Disease : Causes

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Causes could include:
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally, and cannot perform gas exchange. The severity of the disease depends upon the duration of exposure to asb...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 1, 2007
Screening of at-risk workers can reveal lung inflammation and lesions characteristic of asbestosis. Patients' medical histories can identify occupations, hobbies, or other situations likely to involve exposure to asbestos fibers. X rays can show s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Asbestos Exposure: Questions and AnswersKey Points"Asbestos" is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers (see Question 1).Exposure toasbestosmay increase the risk of asbestosis,lung cancer,mesothelioma, and o...
Source:StayWell
I was exposed to asbestos dust in my home as a result of some minor renovations. Should this be considered a major minor health concern for my family and me?
Source:StayWell
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