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Asbestos Exposure
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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.
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Symptoms of the disease do not usually appear until 15–20 years after initial exposure to asbestos.The first symptom of asbestosis is usually shortness of breath following exercise or other physical activity. The early stages of the disease ...
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Key Points Asbestos is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally in the environment as bundles of fibers (see Question 1).
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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?
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