Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma diagnosis, treatment, coping, asbestos disease and financial assistanceAsbestos was once used widely in commercial and residential
building projects. It is a strong substance that is even
stronger than steel. It also is unaffected by heat, chemicals
and does not conduct electricity. This all combined made
asbestos a great building material. However, throughout the
years many health problems have been associated with asbestos.
Health problems first showed up in people that worked closely
with asbestos, but it was soon realized that even those who did
not work closely with it, but were exposed to it may also suffer
health problems.
There are a few different types of asbestos. Chrysotile, called
white asbestos is the most common form of asbestos used in the
United States. Amosite or brown asbestos is made from light gray
or brown fibers. Crocidolite or blue asbestos is made of blue
fibers. Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite are forms of
asbestos that were most commonly used to make products. Such
products include building materials, sewage piping, roofing,
siding, electrical wire casing, tiles, paints and other
construction materials. Asbestos was also used in automobiles
for clutch and brake parts. In industrial settings asbestos was
used for filters in beverage machines, flooring and cigarette
filters. Asbestos was used on a
great level for a variety of
products thus making the discovery of its health risks important
for everyone.
Asbestos is dangerous when breathed in. It is very hard to
determine if asbestos is present in the air as it does not cause
immediate problems like coughing or itchiness. Symptoms may not
appear for 10 to 40 years after being exposed. Diseases caused
by asbestos are hard to treat and most often impossible to cure.
Asbestosis is one common asbestos related disease. It causes an
inflammation in the lungs. Mesothelioma is a rare asbestos
disease that is a cancer of the outside lining of the lungs and
abdomen. Asbestos has also been associated with other forms of
lung cancer. Asbestos related diseases are very painful.
Asbestos is no longer used due to the health concerns
surrounding it. Asbestos is most dangerous when a product made
from it is bothered and the dust is released into the air. The
only way to safely handle and detect asbestos is through a
professional trained to work with asbestos.
About the author:
Stephen Kreutzer is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino,
California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines
and provides asbestos information on Asbestos Facts!
Written by: Stephen Kreutzer
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