Revision as of 01:13, 10 December 2023 by 198.46.241.200 (talk) (Created page with "Asbestos Sickness<br /><br />Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause lung damage, such as asbestosis or a condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Some people...")(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!Asbestos Sickness<br /><br />Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause lung damage, such as asbestosis or a condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Some people with asbestosis are also at risk of developing cancer. The risk of developing cancer depends on how long you were exposed to asbestos, the amount of exposure, and whether you smoke.<br /><br /> [https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ Medical Alert] Asbestos-related diseases typically develop after long periods of consistent exposure to asbestos. This is especially true for those who worked in areas with high levels of airborne asbestos, or lived and worked in a building that was built before 2000.<br /><br />Breathing in the tiny asbestos fibers can irritate the tissues of the lungs and lead to scar tissue forming. This scar tissue does not expand and contract normally, which makes breathing harder. Asbestosis can progress to other asbestos-related conditions, such as mesothelioma, which is a rare form of cancer that develops in the thin lining around the lungs or abdominal cavity.<br /><br />Pleural plaques are chalky, calcium-based buildups that often occur after asbestos exposure. These plaques are usually not serious, but they can make it difficult to breathe because they can clog the lungs.<br /><br />Symptoms of Asbestosis<br /><br />A health care provider can listen to your chest with a stethoscope to see if you hear crackling noises called rales. A chest x-ray or CT scan can also help your doctor diagnose asbestosis.<br /><br />Lung Infections<br /><br />Asbestos-related diseases can increase your risk of getting a lung infection, such as pneumonia or the flu. Your doctor may recommend a vaccine to protect your lungs against these infections. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)