by About The House | Aug 25, 2018 | Asbestos Health Risks
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer affecting the mesothelial cells in the body which are found around most internal organs. Mesothelioma can be diagnosed in two forms; pleural and peritoneal. Plural mesothelioma starts in the membrane of the lungs,...
by About The House | Jul 11, 2018 | Asbestos Health Risks
Asbestosis (also known as pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial pneumonitis) is the result of prolonged exposure to asbestos particles, resulting in damage and scarring to the lungs. This scarring in the lungs makes breathing very difficult, and restricts oxygen from...
by About The House | Dec 13, 2017 | Asbestos Health Risks
Asbestos was once known as the ‘magic mineral’. Praised for its resistance to high temperature, electrical and chemical corrosion, this lightweight, fibrous mineral was used worldwide, particularly in construction and building materials. Once the link...
by About The House | Oct 23, 2016 | Asbestos Health Risks
Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Video Effects of Mesothelioma (Asbestos Disease) Also known as asbestos disease, mesothelioma is a rare, but very aggressive form of cancer that when contracted can be difficult to overcome. This is because there is no cure...
