Asbestos Related Illness Info

Winter brings a lot of illnesses. Colds, the flu, and respiratory illnesses are all common during the winter. Sadly, your winter illness could be asbestos exposure. Many people are diagnosed with winter illnesses when in reality they are sick from asbestos exposure. Below Asbestos Abatement will help you understand the differences.

What are some of the symptoms that are the same?

Asbestos and regular winter illnesses have a lot of the same symptoms. Some of those symptoms include:

• Allergies
• Coughing
• Fever
• Aching
• Respiratory Problems
• Sneezing
• Itchy Eyes
• Fatigue

These symptoms are both from asbestos and regular winter illnesses. How do you find out if it is asbestos or just common winter sicknesses?

Have an Asbestos Test

This is a simple test that is done on your entire home. It helps to see if your home has asbestos and what should be done about it. You should only have testing from a certified and licensed asbestos abatement company.

See a Doctor

If your winter illnesses have gone on for more than a week and are relatively constant, it could mean you have been exposed to asbestos or possibly mold. Either one is very dangerous. It is important if you think you have been exposed to tell your doctor. They will need to run specialized tests.

What are symptoms of asbestos exposure that do not mimic allergies?

Some of the symptoms of asbestos exposure do not act like any other illness. The symptoms are severe and can be life threating. 

• Swelling of the Neck and Face
• Crackling Cough
• Cancer
• Infections of the Lining of your Abdomen, Lungs, and Heart
• Severe Respiratory Problems

The above are serious illnesses, and you should be seen by a doctor immediately. If you think you have been exposed or have any of the symptoms above, see a doctor. Time could be of the essence.

Asbestos kills about 5000 people a year. This is not a guess; this is a fact. Asbestos is silently killing people, while they work or even sit at home. It has become a serious issue that is finally getting some media attention. Asbestos was used in building supplies as late as the 90s. This means that many homes and businesses still have asbestos in them. It also could mean that construction companies still have materials that contain asbestos. This is very dangerous.

The only way to find out if your home or business has asbestos is through extensive testing by a professional asbestos removal company. Asbestos Abatement is here to give you some information on asbestos and what you should do.

Asbestos isn’t visible, you cannot look at asbestos materials and know that is what they are. It takes a special test to determine if asbestos is present. It could be staring you in the face and you would never know. Asbestos could be in your insulation, your floor tiling, and even your ceiling.

Once asbestos begins to break down or become friable, it starts to cause serious problems. It is easily transferred on clothing and through your ventilation system. It is small enough to be inhaled or swallowed without knowing. The only way you know, is once you become ill from too much exposure.

Asbestos exposure has a special set of symptoms that are the same as a common cold, allergies, or COPD. It is hard to know the difference unless you seek medical attention. Then, you should probably mention that you may have been exposed to asbestos.

Asbestos can lay dormant in your body for years. Then it can turn into lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis. All of the above are severe health problems that could result in death. For your family and your sake, you should have an asbestos test done on your home. If you work in the construction business, you should see a doctor if you have any symptoms.

Asbestos is a dangerous fiber. Everyone has heard how dangerous it can be, but do people realize that it causes serious illnesses, such as cancer and possibly death? The short answer is, NO. People think the media blows asbestos out of proportion. Asbestos Abatement is here to give you the information you deserve. Mesothelioma is a cancer that is known to be caused by asbestos. Below are the symptoms and types.

Sadly, many of the symptoms of mesothelioma are minor and are mistaken for allergies or other respiratory problems. Some of the symptoms are:

• Dry Cough
• Shortness of Breath
• Fatigue
• Pain in the Stomach or Chest
• Swallowing Difficulties
• Fluid Buildup 
• Weight Loss 
• Bowel Obstruction 

Mesothelioma has three different types. Each one affects a certain area of the body. Surgery, Chemotherapy, and radiation are the most common ways to treat mesothelioma. Some are used in conjunction with others through a specific treatment plan. The types of mesothelioma are as follows:

• Peritoneal Mesothelioma

The second most common type of mesothelioma and it attacks the abdomen.

• Pericardial Mesothelioma

The lining of the heart is affected by this type of mesothelioma. This type is the hardest to treat, as it is in such a sensitive area.

• Pleural Mesothelioma

The lining of the lung is affected by pleural mesothelioma. This type is the most common.

Once you have been exposed to asbestos, it easily becomes trapped in the pleura of your abdomen and lungs. The fibers also affect the lining of the heart. Fluid buildup and scarring occurs as the asbestos fiber remain inside the body. The fibers attack your system and cause biological problems that end with cancer. If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, see your doctor immediately. Many people do not realize they have been in contact with asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma can be treated if caught early. The survival rates are low, but the odds are better if caught before it becomes too severe.

Asbestos is in the media and on everyone’s mind. We all know it causes cancer, but what other illnesses are caused from asbestos exposure? Respiratory illnesses are the number one medical condition caused by asbestos. Asbestos Abatement Services is going to show you’re the symptoms and signs of asbestosis, which is commonly thought to be seasonal allergies. Knowing these symptoms could save you or someone else’s life.

• Breathing with Rattling

Asbestos causes your lungs to become inflamed and for them to scar. As the asbestos fibers blocks oxygen, a cough will occur. Coughing can range from noisy to loud and may even have a rattling sound to it.

• Shortness of Breath 

Shortness of breath is the primary symptom of asbestosis. As you inhale asbestos dust and fibers it constricts your lungs. This can make you breathless and fatigued. This symptom is common in allergies and other respiratory illnesses. If you have other symptoms, check with your doctor.

• Swelling

Inhaling asbestos can increase your blood pressure and also cause excess fluid around the lungs and heart. This will cause swelling around the neck and face.

• Swollen Abdomen

Asbestos in the body can cause major problems. Fluid can buildup in the abdomen from asbestos inhalation. This can not only cause tenderness and swelling, but loss of appetite and weight loss.

If you have any of the symptoms listed above, consult with a doctor. You should also contact an asbestos removal company to check your home for asbestos. Asbestos exposure if very dangerous to your health. If you have been exposed, it is important to remove everyone from your home and let the professionals remove you’re the asbestos from your home. Before choosing your asbestos removal company it is important to make sure they are licensed and certified to remove asbestos in your state. Learn more about the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.