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Asbestos in 'dust' form could cause cancer if the material is disturbed allowing fibers to become airborne and it is subsequently inhaled. However the likelihood for developing mesothelioma cancer from a one-time exposure event is very low. Most people who develop the cancer were exposed to the material over a prolonged period of time. If you do encounter 'dust' that you know or suspect might contain asbestos, its best not to disturb the material and contact a professional to clean the area.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoExposure to enough airborne asbestos over a long enough period of time can lead to diseases that can be fatal. However, asbestos exposure does not guarantee disease, and the asbestos-related diseases are not immediately fatal and in many cases people suffering form them can died from other causes.
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Why should you hire a professional for asbestos removal?
A single dust particle from Asbestos can cause cancer in the lungs, not hiring a professional to remove the asbestos can have a serious health hazard to you and your family.
Aluminum hematite asbestos or quartz which can cause cancer?
Asbestos is known to cause cancer.
What can cause lung cancer?
Inhaled chemicals such as asbestos, smoke, coal dust, etc. Cancer from other areas of the body can spread to the lungs.
Which mineral causes cancer?
There are many minerals that might cause cancer. Asbestos is one example of a highly dangerous mineral. When this dust is inhaled, the tiny fibers in the dust are so sharp that they cause damage in the lungs. The body tries to encapsulate this dust and in the end, cancer emerges. A bit crude explanation but not far from the true setting.
Can exposure to asbestos cause astrocytomas?
An astrocytoma is a form of brain cancer. Asbestos has not been associated with brain cancer.
Does asbestos cause prostate cancer?
No. It may cause lung cancer, but it has no effect on the prostate.
What kind of cancer does asbestos cause?
Asbestos can cause:Pleural plaquesAsbestosisLung cancer andMesotheliomaAlthough each of these conditions can be caused by asbestos, one condition does not lead to another; each is independently caused by the presence of asbestos in the body.
What is the downside to asbestos insulation?
Asbestos is really dangerous if inhaled as dust, and can cause serious lung damage.
Is asbestos linked to prostate cancer?
No. It is the cause of Mesothelioma.
What kinds of problems does asbestos cause?
Asbestos can be the cause of:lung cancer (can be confounded with other environmental exposures),asbestosis ( today considered to be rare), andmesothelioma (cancer of lining of the lung).
Can asbestos scar the lungs?
Yes - inhalation of asbestos dust can cause scarring of the lungs known as asbestosis. Please see the related link below for examples of how inhalation of dust can cause respiratory problems.
Has asbestos ever been associated with sinus cancer?
The primary risk factors for sinus cancer are tobacco consumption and the heavy use of alcohol. Other risk factors include occupational exposure to airborne: * Dust from woods and textiles * Nickel dust * chromium dust * asbestos * alcohol fumes * glue fumes * solvents used in furniture and shoe production However, wood dust, nickel dust and chrome dust seem to be stronger risk factors than is airborne asbestos.
