Blog: Asbestos
- Do workers still need to worry about asbestos?
Mar 10, 2023
The dangers of asbestos came to full public attention a long time ago. Many of the companies that used asbestos knew about the dangers long before that. You might therefore assume that asbestos worries are a thing of the past. However, that’s not the case. The U.S. is still using asbestos Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson only stopped selling baby powder containing talc (which research shows was often contaminated by asbestos and caused mesothelioma) in...Read More - 3 groups of people at high risk for asbestos-related illnesses
Feb 22, 2023
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Despite being a naturally occurring substance, asbestos can cause multiple kinds of cancer. Currently, there is no established safe exposure level. Anyone who has unprotected exposure to asbestos could potentially end up sickened decades later. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, which is a cancer that starts in the organ linings. It also has an association with lung cancer and certain cancers that affect reproductive organs. Those who realize that they...Read More - Are any masks effective protection against asbestos?
Feb 22, 2023
Inhaling asbestos is dangerous – this is common knowledge. The tiny particles that make up asbestos can get lodged in your lungs and other tissues, eventually causing mesothelioma or other asbestos-caused diseases. If you know there is a risk of asbestos, you may think wearing a mask will protect you. Unfortunately, not all masks are effective at preventing asbestos-related issues. Finding the right mask for asbestos protection To find the right mask for asbestos protection,...Read More - Dealing with asbestos exposure in the workplace
Feb 2, 2023
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in construction and industrial materials due to its heat-resistant properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania mostly happens in workplace environments, particularly in industries such as construction shipbuilding and manufacturing. How exposure can occur Workplace asbestos exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are released into the air and breathed in by workers. This can...Read More - Does asbestos only affect older adults?
Jan 27, 2023
Asbestos can lead to many dangerous respiratory ailments and diseases. The most common is mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer. It impacts the lining around some of your organs, including your lungs. It can also be found in the abdomen, although those cases are rarer than pulmonary mesothelioma. If you start looking into these cases, however, you’ll find a trend. Often, it is older adults who are impacted by mesothelioma. They may be in...Read More - Could secondary asbestos exposure be to blame for your illness?
Jan 12, 2023
When people discuss the medical risks involved with asbestos exposure, the focus is almost exclusively on professionals who may end up exposed on the job. People ranging from automobile mechanics to Navy shipyard workers and factory employees are at risk of developing conditions such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, which is cancer of the organ linings. Modern medical research has made it clear that there is no degree of asbestos exposure that is actually...Read More - Can you prevent asbestos exposure?
Jan 9, 2023
Many people are exposed to asbestos while working. In fact, nearly 40 thousand people are exposed to asbestos each year – that’s nearly a hundred people each day. Asbestos exposure is deadly and can cause many people to suffer from medical conditions. As such, people often wonder how they can reduce exposure to asbestos. Here’s what you should know: Understand where asbestos can be found Asbestos was once used in seemingly everything. As such, homes...Read More - 3 surprising things you might not know about asbestos
Jan 8, 2023
When you hear the word “asbestos,” what do you think? You probably know that it’s something that was used in buildings and is now considered to be extremely dangerous to those who’ve come in contact with it. You might be familiar with the fact that many people who worked with it day in and day out have suffered illness and have even lost their lives as a result of the exposure. Here are a few...Read More - Pharmacists are crucial in treating asbestos disease
Dec 1, 2022
Asbestos exposure still occurs regularly in Pennsylvania, and the diseases caused by this harmful substance often necessitate lifelong counseling and treatment. If you are one of the hundreds of thousands who have suffered from it, it may be helpful for you to understand what pharmacists have to do with the asbestos screening and treatment process. Asbestos disease is still a prevalent issue Some people mistakenly believe that asbestos exposure is no longer a problem –...Read More - How long do you monitor someone’s health after asbestos exposure?
Nov 30, 2022
Maybe your first job while you were in college involved working for a shady home remodeling company. They had you scraping off popcorn ceiling and pulling up old linoleum flooring that contained asbestos without any respiration equipment or coveralls. You didn’t think much of it at the time, but now you worry that you could develop cancer. Perhaps you have a spouse who worked in Navy shipyards years ago or as an assembly professional in...Read More