Killer dust: why is asbestos still killing people?

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Killer dust why is asbestos still killing people?
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OLIVE LEARNING
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral
substance that can be pulled into a feathery
texture. Asbestos contains very minute fibers
which extremely small. Asbestos is more dangerous
when it is friable and easy to release to the
air. The presence of fibers it can be easily
crumbled by human hand and can release into the
air. Also, the substance sprayed on asbestos
insulation is highly friable.
Types of Asbestos Causing Pleural Mesothelioma
Serpentine asbestos Amphibole
asbestos The special features of asbestos which
make asbestos a common construction material of
everyday products, from building materials to
fireproof protective gear. It is highly resistant
to heat, electricity and chemical corrosion.
Because of these properties once asbestos called
as the "miracle mineral. Asbestos is made up of
six minerals, are six types of asbestos minerals
have common and
similar characteristics. All forms of the
asbestos mineral are odorless and tasteless. The
presence of asbestos in a material or product
cannot be detected by a visual examination and
must be tested in a laboratory for the proper
identification. All these properties often make
it
difficult to determine specific risks of asbestos
exposure. However, any exposure to these asbestos
fibers can cause asbestos-related diseases.
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OLIVE LEARNING
Asbestos fibers are so light and also because of
their shape they can float in the air for long
periods of time. These asbestos fibers can stay
in the air about 48 - 72 hours, but in a room
with air currents, these fibers may stay in the
air much longer. If these fibers are present in
the air they can be inhaled easily. Asbestos is
dangerous only when it is releasing dust or
fibers into the air. The exposed fibers in the
air can be easily inhaled by the human through
breathing and can cause many breathing diseases.
These fibers will become trapped in the mucous
membranes of the nose and throat where they can
then be removed, but some may pass deep into the
lungs, or, if swallowed, into the digestive tract
cannot be easily removable. Once they are
embedded in the body, these fibers can cause many
serious health problems. There are three primary
diseases associated with asbestos exposure
Asbestosis Lung Cancer Mesothelioma It
is important for individuals or those who work
with asbestos continuously to know their risks
behind it, especially if they have a past history
of asbestos exposure. People who have had
exposure should learn how to protect themselves
through medical checkups.
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