| Although we now know that asbestos is a human | | | | flooring to ceiling tiles. Additionally, automotive |
| carcinogen, it was once embraced as a wonderful | | | | workers are especially at risk for asbestos |
| insulating material that was added to a number of | | | | inhalation and ingestion because it is a component |
| different materials. Thus, many people were | | | | in brake pads and shoes. Brake friction can cause |
| exposed to the toxin without realizing it. | | | | the asbestos to become friable, so that when the |
| Additionally, older buildings can still contain asbestos | | | | auto technician changes the brake pads or shoes, |
| today despite the dangers. If you suspect that | | | | they release clouds of asbestos fibers into the air. |
| you have been exposed to toxic asbestos, you | | | | Also, those who worked in the shipping industry |
| may want to talk to a doctor about tests for | | | | or shipyard construction may have been exposed |
| early cancer detection. | | | | to this toxin. Veterans, especially those who spent |
| The reason why some asbestos is considered | | | | time on ships, are prone to developing |
| toxic is that not all asbestos is friable. Friable | | | | asbestos-related diseases. Interestingly, teachers |
| means that the asbestos is able to flake off into | | | | are also at risk for developing lung cancer, |
| microscopic pieces that you can inhale or ingest. | | | | mesothelioma, and other asbestos-caused |
| Some asbestos is non-friable, meaning that it is so | | | | disorders. This is because older school buildings |
| bound up into another material that it cannot | | | | were often built using asbestos. When teachers |
| escape and permeate your body. | | | | spend almost every day in the building, they can |
| Once you inhale or ingest asbestos, the problem is | | | | gradually take in more and more asbestos. |
| that your body is unable to break down and | | | | Sadly, some people are more affected by |
| process the fibers to get rid of them. The fibers | | | | asbestos than others. This explains why women |
| can become lodged in your throat, esophagus, | | | | or families whose provider worked in careers that |
| lungs, digestive system, and even kidneys. Here, | | | | exposed them to asbestos can also develop |
| your body may form nodules of tissue around | | | | asbestos-related diseases. Even the particles left |
| the fibers. These nodules can turn into cancerous | | | | over on clothing can trigger cancer. |
| tumors or scar tissue. | | | | If you or someone you know has developed an |
| There are some people who are more at risk | | | | asbestos-related disorder, such as mesothelioma, |
| than others for suffering from asbestos | | | | you should contact an asbestos attorney about |
| exposure. People who worked in the construction | | | | your rights. For more information regarding your |
| industry, including plumbers and electricians, were | | | | case, talk to a Williams Kherkher asbestos lawyer |
| probably surrounded by asbestos since it was | | | | today. |
| utilized in everything from insulation to vinyl | | | | |