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Are asbestos fibers visible to the eye ?
If you are in the construction business or employed by an industry that uses products containing asbestos, you may wonder “Are asbestos fibers visible to the eye”? Generally asbestos fibers are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Asbestos becomes ...
Mesothelioma - Pleural Meso
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer. This cancer affects the pleural sac that surrounds the lungs and is caused by exposure to asbestos. The pleural sac contains the lungs and also a small membrane called the mesothelium. The mesothelium ...
Mesothelioma: Your Basic Information
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is becoming more and more common. The most common cause of this cancer is exposure to asbestos. When constantly exposed with insufficient protection, asbestos dust and fibres affect the mesothelial cells which make up ...
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If it appears in nature, is it dangerous to me?
Asbestos occurs in nature. Everyone breathes asbestos during the day, as part of the variety of things that make up the air we breathe, but it is a very, very small amount. As well, asbestos can appear in water, but again, in very, very small amounts. In small amounts it is not dangerous.
At greater levels though, it is more dangerous. It can either cause scar tissue to build up
around the lungs and it has been found to be a carcinogen, potentially causing cancer if people are exposed to high levels of it.
What happens if I find asbestos near where I live?
If you think there is asbestos near where you live, it is best not to disturb it, since it is transmitted through the air. Rather than disturbing it, you should contact the Environmental Protection Agency.
About the author:
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Mesothelioma Resources a website providing information on mesothelioma
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