|
|
|
Asbestos Related Lung Cancer: Cause, Symptoms And Treatment
Asbestos related lung cancer, as the name itself indicates, is a type of lung cancer that is caused by the exposure to asbestos particles suspended in the air. In addition, smoking is also a cause of lung cancer. Mesothelioma is the most dangerous...
How Your Decision Can Help Cure Mesothelioma Cancer Forever
It doesn't require much to get involved in the fight against one of our health's biggest enemies: mesothelioma cancer. In fact: it only takes your decision to take action to help mesothelioma cancer victims create and fund a $30 million per year...
Putting Mesothelioma Into Perspective
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, usually associated with previous exposure to asbestos. Of course, saying it's uncommon is hardly comforting to someone dealing with this cancer or who has a loved one suffering from it. In this disease,...
The Asbestos Survey: An Unavoidable Need
Now that the health hazards associated with asbestos have become a matter of common public knowledge, the necessity of conducting asbestos survey has become unquestionable. Industry owners who knowingly used the carcinogenic substance have been...
Who is at risk from mesothelioma cancer?
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer which is fairly rare although in
the last few decades the number of people who have died from it
have dramatically increased. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure
to asbestos without sufficient protection. When a...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mesothelioma Prevention: Dealing With Asbestos At Home
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, usually associated with previous exposure to asbestos. 70% to 80% of people diagnosed with the disease had a history of exposure to asbestos containing material. Mesothelioma is extremely painful and usually fatal unless detected early.
Asbestos was widely used in many building and industrial materials, including siding panels, roof shingles, mortar, flooring and insulation. Asbestos containing material still exist in many homes. Here are some EPA recommendations for dealing with asbestos around the home:
Leave asbestos alone. Generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers. The danger occurs when fibers are released and inhaled into the lungs. For a list of materials that possibly contain asbestos, visit http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
Inspect asbestos-containing material regularly for visible signs of wear without touching it.
Generally limit activities in any areas having damaged asbestos material. In particular, keep children
away from such areas.
Avoid sweeping, or vacuuming debris that may contain asbestos. Also avoid sanding, scraping, or drilling holes in materials that possibly contain asbestos.
Have removal and major repair done by people trained and qualified in handling asbestos. It is highly recommended that sampling, cleaning and minor repair also be done by asbestos professionals.
If you need to discard asbestos material, check with local health, environmental, or other appropriate officials for proper handling and disposal procedures.
For more information on dealing with asbestos, please visit http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
About the Author: Mona Luxton is a writer specializing in health and medicine. She may be contacted at http://www.mesotheliomawise.org/
Source: www.isnare.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
