Different Types Of Asbestos Disease
Long term exposure to asbestos can lead to a number of different phases of asbestos disease. The initial phases are not fatal but can result in long term impacts on the patient and their life style. The third variety has proven to be fatal in just about every case.
Pleural plaques is when the fibers migrated to the outside of the lungs and form scar tissue and eventually calcium deposits. This causes a build of fluid and in a number of cases the disease is not detected until the fluid build up stage. This means that the lungs cannot function correctly and results in an overall oxygen deficiency in the blood.
The constant intake of these toxic fibers can cause asbestosis. This causes irritation and permanent damage to the airways. This too restricts the oxygen uptake to the body and can ultimately result in heart problems. This phase of the disease also makes the patient a higher risk for viral and bacterial infections.
In the case of lung cancer, the inhaled fibers cannot be broken down by the natural defence system. They then embed themselves in the outer lining and start causing damage to the surrounding cells. This process has also been known to cause the formation of tumors, which in a number of cases have been fatal.
The level of exposure to the different types and sizes of asbestos will determine the impact on the person’s overall health. The softer curved fibres in most case result in airway irritation and infections, as well as scarring. The straighter, ticker fibers cannot be broken done and absorbed by the body and they cause more damage as time passes.
This diseases has not presented outside of careers which involve working with asbestos or asbestos products. This disease is also deceptive in that it can be dormant for many years before symptoms start presenting. The medical fraternity is still working on trying to find a cure for this illness.
In some industries asbestos related disease is more common. If you have an asbestos claim contact EAD solicitors today.