Asbestos has been used, over the years, in many industries and the manufacture of a wide range of products. Its qualities of strength, heat and chemical resistance and ability to be woven made it a popular ingredient in insulation, textured wall coverings, floor tiles and roofing materials.
Anyone who has worked with asbestos containing materials over a prolonged period and without proper protective garments including a mask and gloves may be at risk of asbestos related illness.
Lung diseases are caused when microscopic fragments of asbestos are inhaled and become lodged in the lung tissue. This can cause widespread scarring leading to Pleural Thickening. Although pleural thickening is not life threatening in itself, and can be operated on, it can be a harbinger of other asbestos related disease such as asbestosis. Asbestosis has no effective cure and can appear decades after exposure to asbestos dust.
If you are concerned that you have been exposed to asbestos, visit your medical practitioner today to talk about a health check.