Asbestos are no longer in use, but they have posed serious threats to many lives. According to World Health Organization, 125 million people are exposed to asbestos at the workplace and more than 100,000 people die annual as a result of diseases caused by asbestos.
Apart from the direct diseases that caused by asbestos, there are several other infections which arises as a result. As estimated by WHO, several thousands of deaths occurring annually can be attributed to asbestos exposure at home. People who are indicted to smoking aggravate the situation by speeding up the effects of the diseases.
The fibrous material coating in asbestos releases harmful gases into the air as they begin to age. These substances are being used inhaled by people at the workplace and home where asbestos materials were used in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
The toxic substance clots in the lungs and respiratory system leading to the cause of several asbestos diseases which takes many lives annually. Many US military veterans who were exposed to asbestos in navy ship as well as people living and working in asbestos constructed buildings about twenty years ago are more likely to contract asbestos related diseases. Luckily, there are many qualified asbestos testers at Envirovision Consulting in Sydney who are trained to spot the signs of asbestos and help home and business owners to take the proper removal and cleanup actions.
The following are the top 3 diseases which results from asbestos exposure:
1. Mesothelioma
2. Asbestosis
3. Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma
It is the type of cancer which occurs at the mesothelium. It causes the mesothelium cells to become abnormal and scatter without control or order. If care is not taken immediately, the cancer can spread nearby organs and tissues which lead to death.
People who are addicted to smoking worsen the situations as smoking speeds up the spread of the tumor. It is very disturbing that 2,500 to 4,000 patients are being diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos related diseases each year in the U.S.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is the intestinal fibrosis of the lungs. It causes scars in the lungs and the lining of tissues surrounding the lungs, making exchange of gasses very difficult.
If the scarring continuous without proper care and medication, it will lead to clotting of air pathway, preventing free flow of air into the blood and lungs. This often leads to lung transplant which causes other infections in the process.
Lung Cancer
Asbestos works closely with tobacco to increase the risk of lung cancer. If you are being exposed to asbestos immensely, you can also contract lung cancer. But the situation is very scary in patients who are given to smoking.
It is also very import to resort to testing for asbestos if you notice the presence of asbestos in your home or workplace. Early notice and removal can reduce the risk of being affected by the above asbestos-related diseases.
If you live in Sydney where asbestos was predominately used, report to your doctor for asbestos treatments in Sydney hospitals very quickly. Most hospitals are known to asbestos related diseases. Early treatments help to manage and reduce the spread and destructive effect of the disease in a patient. |
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