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Can Mesothelioma be prevented?
Pleural Mesothelioma is treatable, but not considered to be curable.
Does sperm die when exposed to oxygen?
Yes, sperm can die when exposed to oxygen because oxygen can damage the sperm cells and reduce their viability.
What can exposure to asbestos lead to?
Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestosis is not the same thing as mesothelioma and it is important to note the differences. The attached article goes into the specific differences between the two. Mesothelioma is a type of incurable cancer of the lungs.
What are some asbestos related diseases?
Lung disease
How long does it take for a spider to die after being exposed to a certain pesticide?
The time it takes for a spider to die after being exposed to a pesticide can vary depending on the type of pesticide and the size and species of the spider. In general, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours for a spider to die after being exposed to a pesticide.
Is exposure to asbestos fatal?
Exposure to asbestos can be fatal, usually after many years (or even decades). However, not everyone who is exposed to asbestos dies, or even becomes ill, as a result of asbestos exposure.Whether any particular person dies from asbestos exposure depends on:the intensity of the exposurethe frequency of the exposurethe duration of the exposureluck
What are the risks of asbestos?
The risks of asbestos are different types of lung disease. Specifically, being exposed to airborne asbestos can increase the chances of developing:asbestosislung cancermesothelioma
does asbestos cause mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma can only be caused by asbestos exposure. It is a type of cancer that is specific to individuals who have inhaled or been exposed to asbestos in some way.
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to particles of what?
Mesothelioma is form of cancer mostly caused by exposure to asbestos. More cases of mesothelioma are coming to light every day. People most likely to develop mesothelioma cancer are: 1. Those exposed to asbestos at a young age 2. Those exposed to asbestos for a long period of time 3. Those exposed to high levels of asbestos
What are the treatment options for those who have been exposed to asbestos?
There are a couple of treatment options for those who have been exposed to asbestos. Some of those options include having oxygen therapy, and respiratory physiotherapy.
How can I do asbestos removal?
The only true way to remove asbestos from your home is to call a profession that has a degree in air fibers. The thing you have to worry about is how long you have been exposed to asbestos. When you go in a house with asbestos you are supposed to ware a mask.
Is exposed insulation dangerous?
That depends on what type of insulation you're talking about. Exposed foam insulation generally isn't dangerous. Exposed asbestos insulation might be.
Am I going to die from inhaling asbestos?
If you inhale asbestos you can develop lung cancer many years later and die.
How do you get exposed to asbestos?
Exposure to asbestos occurs when materials containing asbestos are disturbed in such a way that some of the asbestos becomes airborne and is available to be breathed in by people in the area. This can happen if certain types of asbestos containing materials are crumbled to dust by hand pressure, or if more rigid types are cut, sawed, drilled, sanded, broken or otherwise worked to create dust.The majority of people who are exposed to asbestos in the UK do so through the work environment. To see the effect of exposure at work and the conditions it can cause see the related link entitled "asbestos compensation claim".
Is Asbestos infectious?
No Asbestos is a chemical compound not a virus or bacteria. Asbestos was used as a fire retardent material in the pre the 1960's and 70's but studies proved that the tiny particles that becomes airbourne from the material was carcinogenic when inhaled by humans. Asbestos is subsequently being removed from areas where it is likely So no you cannot 'catch' asbestos but you can be exposed to it and if you are exposed to high concentrations of the dust over a long period of time, there is a high risk of contracting lung cancer from it.
Should I contact a lawyer if I have handled asbestos, but am not yet certain if my lung problems are from mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is the name given to the disease that is caused by long-term exposure to asbestos. The condition was recognized as one common to (mostly) industrial workers who were unwittingly or unknowingly exposed. It is so named because of the involvement of the mesothelial cells, which are badly affected by the asbestos and can no longer do their job in the body. Not everyone who has been exposed to asbestos develops mesothelioma. In order to be included in one of the class actions regarding the disease, you must be diagnosed with the disease. You might contact an attorney, given you health ailments, but in the meantime, keep accurate, organized file regarding the matter.
What does an asbestos cancer attorney do?
An asbestos cancer attorney will allow you to get compensation for being diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other forms of cancer from being exposed to asbestos at a job or at a rented home. Their main duty is to get you a settlement from working or living in an unsuitable environment.
