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Asbestosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Are you wondering what asbestos exposure can do to your health? Here is a detailed article on Asbestosis that will tell you all you need to know about this chronic lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers.

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Asbestosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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  1. Asbestosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Specialty Care Clinics

  2. What is Asbestosis? Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Long-term exposure to these fibers could cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Asbestosis symptoms could range from mild to severe, and usually do not appear until many years after initial exposure. Asbestos is a natural mineral product that is impervious to heat and corrosion. It was used extensively in the past in products like insulation, cement, and some floor tiles. Most people with asbestosis acquired it on the job before the federal government started regulating the use of asbestos and asbestos products in the 1970s. Now, its handling is strictly regulated. Getting asbestosis is extremely improbable if you follow your employer's safety procedures. Only trained and certified asbestos professionals should manage asbestos products. Treatment concentrates on relieving your symptoms.

  3. Symptoms of Asbestosis The effects of long-term exposure to asbestos typically do not show up until 10 to 40 years after initial exposure. Symptoms could vary in severity. Asbestosis signs and symptoms might include: Shortness of breath A persistent, dry cough Chest tightness or pain Dry and crackling sounds in your lungs as you inhale Fingertips and toes that appear wider and rounder than normal (clubbing)

  4. Causes of Asbestosis If you are exposed to high levels of asbestos dust over a long period of time, some of the airborne fibers could become lodged within your alveoli — the small sacs inside your lungs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in your bloodstream. The asbestos fibers irritate and scar the lung tissue, causing the lungs to become rigid. This makes it hard to breathe. As asbestosis disease progresses, more and more lung tissue becomes scarred. Ultimately, your lung tissue becomes so stiff that it cannot contract and expand normally. Smoking appears to increase the retention of asbestos fibers in the lungs and often leads to a faster progression of the disease. Get More Details Information Click Here

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