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What is asbestos poisoning?
"Asbestos poisoning" is not a term that is used when discussing asbestos. It implies an adverse effect occurring soon after exposure to too much asbestos but that is not what happens. The adverse effects of asbestos exposures occur only many years after asbestos exposure began.
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).
What are the two documents for asbestos?
AFOSH Standard 48-8, Controlling Exposures to Hazardous Materials. And OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001.
The risk of lung cancer due to asbestos exposures is increased by the synergistic effect of?
The risk of lung cancer due to asbestos exposure is increased by the synergistic effect of smoking. That is, the risk of cancer does not ADD to the risk of smoking, it MULTIPLIES.
What exposure to asbestos lead to?
lung cancer
What is the danger to your health from asbestos?
Exposure and inhilation of asbestos can cause cancers, lung damage, loss of lung function, and can lead to death. Symptoms of asbestos exposure may take may years to appear.
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 does Asbestos cause most damage by being?
breathed
What are some of the symptoms of asbestos poisoning?
Asbestos poisoning is a serious health risk. There are a number of symptoms associated with asbestos poisoning. Some of the symptoms are chest pain, coughing, coughing up mucous, and loss of appetite. Asbestos poisoning may lead to a type of cancer called Mesothelioma.
What are the potential health risks associated with asbestos wall board?
Exposure to asbestos wall board can lead to serious health risks, including respiratory issues such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. It is important to handle asbestos-containing materials with caution to prevent inhalation of asbestos fibers.
If you breathe a little asbestos can it be harmful?
Because asbestos causes cancer, there is not thought to be a threshold, a level below which exposure does not increase your risk of disease. As a practical matter, however, there are short, low exposures that do not increase your risk significantly over what it was already as a result of living in a mechanized society or living in a region where asbestos occurs naturally in undisturbed rock outcroppings.So, while you should do what you can to avoid breathing any asbestos, there may be small quantities that involve no significant additional risk.Yes, Contact your Doctor
Can you call your local contractor and see if you have asbestos?
A local contractor would not be able to determine if you have asbestos in your home. You would need a professional because a special microscope is needed. Asbestos is very dangerous and can lead to lung cancer and mesothiliomia.
