Asbestos Related Illnesses And Your Health

Did you know that asbestos exposure can cause a whole slew of health issues, including long-term illnesses? This includes respiratory problems, various types of cancer, down to the more minor discomfort of skin irritation. If you have been exposed to asbestos through the workplace, your home or elsewhere, it is important that you visit a doctor to determine if you have developed any health issues and receive treatment as soon as possible.

How Asbestos Exposure Occurs

You should know that asbestos is in the form of tiny fibers that escape into the air. When someone breathes the fibers in, they can remain in your lungs for a long while. Fibers that are allowed to build up in your lungs can cause serious problems, including the following:

• Pleural effusion, which is an excess of fluid that builds up in the pleural space (which is between the chest wall and the lungs).
• Pleural plaque is a condition that consists of a thickening of the tissues around the diaphragm and lungs. This tissue also hardens up, and in rare instances, the pleura can thicken until it compresses part of the person's lung.
• Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects only the pleura.
• Asbestosis is scarring of the lung tissue. Individuals who develop this scarring have a greater risk for getting lung cancer, especially when it is someone who is a smoker.
• Lung cancer develops in the lung tissue, particularly the cells that line the individual's air passages.
• Cancer of the abdominal cavity lining (known as the peritoneum) also is possible.

Outlook for Asbestos-Related Illnesses

The outlook for someone who has such an illness varies based on their length of exposure and how much time passes before diagnosis and treatment. Today, this mineral is not used all that often, so far less people are becoming ill from asbestos exposure. People who have worked in certain industries, including working with pipe insulation, ships, and boilers are at greater risk.

Seek Asbestos Abatement for Your Property

If you're worried there may be asbestos on your residential or commercial property, ask for immediate assistance from our cleanup services team. We work hard to remove any hazardous materials from the premises to reduce any further exposure. Don't be concerned about the cost - in many instances, your insurance will cover asbestos abatement in Utah, as well as cleanup of mildew, mold, standing water and debris. Reach out to us for information today.

Author Statement:
Josh Ray is a disaster cleanup professional and the owner of Utah Flood Cleanup. He is a certified mold professional, asbestos inspector, water damage IICRC carpet cleaning professional, and holds a RRP certification. You can rest easy knowing an experienced professional is helping repair you fire damage, water damage, or mold remediation issue.

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