Asbestos Removal

It’s a group of minerals which consists of microscopic fibers. As a matter of fact, it is used in floor tile, vehicle clutches, and breaks, as well as in pipe installation. These fibers are tremolite, anthophyllite, amosite, chrysotile, etc. Heavy exposure to asbestos fibers usually happens on a ship and building repair, demolition, removal and renovation sites because of the removal of asbestos fibers. In addition to that, too much exposure to asbestos fibers is very harmful to one’s health. 

The use of asbestos is prohibited because it is considered a serious health hazard to anyone who will be exposed to it. It is highly advised by professional asbestos removal service providers that you get rid of all materials related to asbestos from your residential property, otherwise, you will be exposed to the fibers of asbestos and putting yourself in major health threats. While you remove asbestos from your home, you should never forget about removing asbestos in your garage as well. Better yet, you should hire a professional San Antonio asbestos removal service provider to do this kind of dangerous task. 

What are the Diseases Caused by Asbestos? 

It is normally used in industries all over the world during the early 19^th century. However, asbestos is considered today to be a harmful carcinogen and being exposed to which causes serious illness such as mesothelioma.   

What is more dangerous about asbestos is that you can take up to 60 years to develop a severe illness. Hence, the contractors who are exposed to asbestos several years or even decades ago can potentially be experiencing severe symptoms. The following are some of the major health condition caused by too much exposure to asbestos: 

Mesothelioma: Cancer 

Mesothelioma is cancer which attacks your mesothelium tissue lining the lungs, abdominal cavity, chest cavity and many other organs. Different types of mesothelioma may include the following: 

• Testicular Mesothelioma – It impacts the membrane that surrounds the testes. 

• Pleural Mesothelioma – It affects the tissues around the lungs. 
• Pericardial Mesothelioma – It affects the chest cavity. 
• Peritoneal Mesothelioma – It affects the abdominal cavity. 

Ovarian Cancer 

Even though research studies on this topic is just limited, it’s been recommended that after being exposed to asbestos, it can penetrate the ovaries via the abdominal cavity and may lead in cancer eventually. 

Laryngeal Cancer 

Aside from too much alcohol and smoking consumption, too much exposure to asbestos fibers can also cause laryngeal cancer. Research studies indicate that the larynx is affected after the asbestos fiber inhalation. 

Lung Cancer 

Lung cancer is also known as bronchogenic carcinoma, lung cancer happens when the fibers of asbestos enter the lungs instead of the outside lung tissues. 

Non-Cancerous 

• Pleurisy 
• Pleural plaques 
• Pleural effusion 
• Asbestosis 

Conclusion 

Diseases related to asbestos exposure or inhalation actually show that over 90,000 individuals die every year after the exposure to the fibers and too much exposure to it may lead to asbestosis, lung cancer or mesothelioma. Dangerous or not, it’s still a big health threat and companies which use asbestos must be held 100 percent liable for causing dangers to individuals. That is the reason why we need the services of professionals in this kind of situation.