If I was in a derelict house for about 20 minutes where I suspect there may have been asbestos particles in the air from holes in the walls, what are my chances of suffering from asbestosis, etc? could this be fatal or do you have to have long exposure to the asbestos for it to [...]
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How long do you have to be exposed to asbestos for it to have a negative effect on your health?
Posted by admin on February 4th, 2012
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Tags: asbestos exposure, asbestos particles, Asbestosis, fire fighters, holes, Mesothelioma 
No Comments »Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Basics
Posted by admin on January 19th, 2012
%26nbsp; Mesothelioma and asbestosis patients may have heard about clinical trials, but don%26rsquo;t know where to start or what to expect. Clinical trials for asbestos related cancer and diseases have saved lives and defied statistics. A clinical trial might be the answer to improve the quality of life and prognosis for you or your loved [...]
Posted in mesothelioma prognosis Tags: Asbestosis, Basics, Clinical, Mesothelioma, mesothelioma prognosis, p, Trial No Comments »Asbestosis Lung Disease – Exposing the Hazards of Asbestos
Posted by admin on January 2nd, 2012
Asbestosis lung disease is one of the many diseases that can occur in a person who has had exposure to asbestos. The condition occurs due to the inhalation of loose fibers of asbestos that is likely to be present in an environment using asbestos. this condition usually is a result of a long term exposure [...]
Posted in asbestos exposure Tags: Asbestos, Asbestosis, atmosphere, Diseases, Lungs, Mesothelioma No Comments »What Causes Asbestosis?
Posted by admin on December 28th, 2011
Since the early 1930s, it has been shown that various groups knew of the inherent dangers of dealing with asbestos. There is some evidence that suggests even the ancient Greeks and Romans knew of the health problems. unfortunately, the knowledge that asbestos could cause diseases like asbestosis did not become widespread until the 1970s. Asbestosis [...]
Are You Entitled to Compensation for an Asbestos-Related Illness?
Posted by admin on November 28th, 2011
The risk of asbestos-related illnesses was first discovered in the mid 1970s, but as the effects of exposure can rake decades to manifest, more and more cases are now coming to the fore. As such, there has been a significant rise in the number of people claiming for and winning deserved compensation. People who worked [...]
Posted in asbestos exposure Tags: Asbestosis, decades, Diseases, Mesothelioma, strikes No Comments »What Does Asbestosis Mean to You?
Posted by admin on November 15th, 2011
If you’ve heard the term asbestosis mentioned, then you might know what it means, or alternatively, you might not know anything about it, other than it’s probably got something to do with asbestos. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Asbestosis is a respiratory illness of the lungs, that isn’t immediately obvious. The symptoms can [...]
Using an Asbestos Test Kit
Posted by admin on November 4th, 2011
Before doing any renovations in your home it is recommended that an asbestos test kit is used to determine what your house is actually made from to avoid any contact with asbestos. Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres that have been using in products in the building and [...]
Asbestos: An Environmental Hazard
Posted by admin on November 3rd, 2011
Asbestos has been used extensively as an insulating material in building construction for many years. only until recently were newer materials introduced in the market such as fiberglass in place of asbestos. Diseases may result when large amounts of fine asbestos fibers become accumulated in the lungs. This fatal disease is more commonly known as [...]
Posted in asbestos exposure Tags: Asbestosis, construction industry, floor tiles, insulating material, p, pathogenesis, safety clothing No Comments »Asbestos: Symptoms of Exposure and How to Remove It
Posted by admin on October 25th, 2011
Asbestos is the name given to a group of several different fibrous materials that are heat- and chemical-resistant. Historically, manufacturers have used asbestos in a number of different consumer and industrial goods, particularly insulation, shingles, and tiles. Because asbestos was so ubiquitous in the past, many older buildings and materials still contain mild to moderate [...]
How to Test For Asbestos
Posted by admin on October 23rd, 2011
If you live in an older home (built before 1980), there may be a strong chance that you are being exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral that was once used as insulation and floor backing in homes and places of business until researchers came up with the realization that when airborne and inhaled, asbestos [...]
