Asbestos–Related Disorders At A Glance
* Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been linked to human lung disease.
* There are three types of asbestos–related lung disease; scarring (asbestosis), cancer and non–cancerous disease of the tissue lining the surface of the lung (pleural disease), and lung cancer.
* All forms of asbestos increase the risk of lung disease.
* Treatment of asbestos–related diseases includes appropriate vaccinations, treatment of lung infections, smoking cessation, and the use of oxygen if necessary.
* If asbestos is suspected in a building, an expert in asbestos abatement should be consulted for inspection, correction, and maintenance.
* Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been linked to human lung disease.
* There are three types of asbestos–related lung disease; scarring (asbestosis), cancer and non–cancerous disease of the tissue lining the surface of the lung (pleural disease), and lung cancer.
* All forms of asbestos increase the risk of lung disease.
* Treatment of asbestos–related diseases includes appropriate vaccinations, treatment of lung infections, smoking cessation, and the use of oxygen if necessary.
* If asbestos is suspected in a building, an expert in asbestos abatement should be consulted for inspection, correction, and maintenance.
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