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What does Asbestos cause most damage by being?
breathed
Asbestos causes most damage by being?
breathed into the lungs.
How does asbestos cause the most damage and what body system does it affect?
breathed into the lungs.
What are the hazards of the asbestos?
One type of asbestos (chrysotile) can cause a type of lung cancer (mesothelioma) and most types of asbestos cause a lung disease called asbestosis (a type of silicosis), when small airborne fibers of the asbestos are inhaled.
What is the cause of being dizzy?
Poor circulation in your head, or damage to organs in your head. Lack of air/blood is the most common cause.
What are symptoms of asbestos disease?
Asbestos disease typically affects the human lungs and causes damage in a variety of ways. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, crackling sounds in the lungs, dry cough, and a feeling of fatigue.
What years were asbestos in building materials?
Asbestos was commonly used in building materials from the 1940s to the 1970s. Its use began to decline in the late 1970s before being banned in most construction materials in the 1980s and 1990s due to its health risks.
What are the causes of mesothelioma?
Approximately 80% of all mesothelioma patients have a history of asbestos exposure. The majority of these patients were employed in an industry that involved the use of asbestos in some fashion.
How toxic is asbestos?
Asbestos is highly toxic and dangerous when its fibers are released into the air and inhaled. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. It is important to take proper precautions when dealing with any materials that may contain asbestos to minimize the risk of exposure.
Are there any laws regulating asbestos?
Yes. There are several federal laws which regulate the use of asbestos. Asbestos is a dangerous chemical compound which has been linked with the cause of lung damage and various beathing diseases like Mesothelioma. In 1998 asbestos use was banned but a subsequent ruling, in 1991 by the Supreme Court over turned the ban. Asbestos use is now regulated by federal, state and local agencies of which the Envirnomental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oakland Liviningston Human Service Agency are most well known.
Can you cover asbestos ceiling tiles with drywall?
Most areas will have by-laws about covering asbestos.
What types of things would be covered in asbestos litigation?
One of the major issues with regard to asbestos litigation is pinpointing different diseases that develop after a period of time, often years after the work with asbestos is done. Most countries have limitation periods to bar actions that are taken long after the cause of action has lapsed.
