Asbestos : Harmful Effects
December 26, 2008
You hear the reports on the news all of the time about Asbestos. Some one is suing some company because they have a fatal life threatening disease that was caused from this product. But, you do know exactly what sort of damage this product can cause and how it happens?
Asbestos is a severe health risk when it is inhaled through the lungs and into the body. It can cause all sorts of cancer such as in our mouth, throat, esophagus, larynx, stomach, lungs and lymphoid tissue. One of the other things this causes is Mesothelioma. This is actually a malignant tumor that surrounds the heart, lungs, and stomach cavity.
All of this happens when there is a breakdown on the chemicals that make up the asbestos. Unfortunately, this is still found in homes today and is not used properly. People end up sick and even dying from this product. Its use dates back to even the Egyptian times and can be found in ancient burial clothes.
The EPA to this day is fighting the use of asbestos. They know and realize the risks to the public’s health from using it in any type of construction. If you are going to be around it, you should be wearing some sort of protection over your face so that you take less of a risk of breathing it in.
This material is extremely toxic. Fiber glass has become a replacement for this which is safer. Asbestos can also cause what is known as asbestos warts. Although these are non fatal to your life, they can itch and be quite irritating.
If you are to discover that you have this in your home, there is no need to panic. The best thing to do is leave it be if it seems to be undisturbed. If you are in doubt, have it checked. Schools are now getting rid of this and replacing it with something safer. This is great news for parents. So remember, be careful if you are working with asbestos or need to be around it. Wear the proper protection and you should be fine.
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