Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by long-term exposure of the respiratory system to asbestos fibers. Asbestos fibers, when inhaled, enter the lungs and cause inflammation, which leads to scarring. Exposure to asbestos can be long-term or short-term and can be caused by both occupational and household factors.

Symptoms of asbestosis may include a dry cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, weakness and fatigue, and sleep and appetite problems. In more severe cases, pneumonia, hemoptysis and even lung cancer can occur. In addition, asbestos can have a negative impact on the health of not only the lungs, but also other organs and systems of the body.

Prevention of asbestosis disease consists, first of all, in avoiding contact with asbestos. Using protective equipment when working with food containing asbestos may reduce the risk of illness. If contact with asbestos-containing materials is necessary, it is recommended to use a high quality respirator.

Asbestos disease has been studied for several decades because the risks associated with this material are particularly clear. Most research has been aimed at studying the causes of complications associated with diseases caused by contact with substances such as asbestos. But few people know that, in addition to this, it is a carcinogen, that is, it can cause cancer.

There are cases where, as a result of contact with this substance, even oncological tumors of the brain occurred. When diagnosing a disease, the doctor must take into account its toxicogenic effect on the body and take special care.