Asbestos is something which most people in the UK are familiar with. Asbestos was at one time used as a building materiel due to its heat resistance properties and strength. Asbestos can actually be quite hazardous to the health. The dangers of asbestos had not been identified for years and asbestos related disease takes many years to develop.

The material of asbestos becomes dangerous when it is airborne and breathed into the plungs. The two most common conditions it causes are asbestosis- a debilitating inflammation of the lungs and mesothelioma a cancer of the lungs. These conditions cannot be cured. In 2007 2156 people died from mesothelioma. It is thought that direct exposure is not the only way asbestos can be dangerous. Often just washing the clothes of somebody who has been exposed can be dangerous to your health.

People who have worked with asbestos in the past develop asbestos related diseases many years on from the initial exposure. Workers are not the only people at risk from asbestos as lots of buildings still contain the materiel which is potentially dangerous if moved. Asbestos is carefully monitored now that the dangers are known.

If you are exposed to asbestos or somebody you know has been it is wise to familiarise yourself with the symptoms of asbestos related disease. This way you can be treated as early as possible. Asbestos related disease can take many years to develop; thirty to fifty is the most common time frame.

If you have been exposed to asbestos through no fault of your own then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Making a claim should not cost you a penny as many solicitors offer no win no fee deals. It is always worth discussing your case with a specialist asbestos related claims lawyer.

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Asbestos is a serious health risk in Great Britain. The substance is directly responsible for a number of serious health complaints.

Asbestosis is a chronic inflammation of the tissues of the lungs. Symptoms of asbestosis begin to materialise around fifteen to twenty years after the initial exposure occurs. The symptoms often appear gradually over a long period of time. It is often the shortness of breath that is the most common symptom.

Usually a cough is present which gradually gets worse and worse over time. It is fairly easy to ignore the cough initially but asbestosis coughs become more and more troublesome.

Chest pain is another common symptom associated with asbestosis. It is a good idea to get all chest pain checked out by a doctor in order to discover the cause as it can be the result of many health problems.

There is another symptom of asbestosis which is extremely rare. The ends of the fingers swell up and appear to be very red as a result of a fluid build up. The term for this symptom is’ finger clubbing’ it is a very rare symptom.

Your health practitioner will ask you what symptoms you have been getting and it is likely they will then listen to your chest with a stethoscope. If asbestosis is present then your doctor will be able to hear a crackling noise as you breathe out. The noise is distinctive so a diagnosis is often made at this point.

A complete medical history is usually requested by the doctor treating you. They will also want o know your history in relation to asbestos exposure.

If a diagnosis of asbestosis is made then there will be three tests your doctor may want to carry out. The first is a spirometer test- to measure your oxygen output. The second is a chest xray and the third is a CT scan which can give a clear picture of your lungs.

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If you have worked in an industry where asbestos has been present you may be at risk of developing asbestosis.

Asbestosis is a chronic inflammation of the tissues of the lungs. Symptoms of asbestosis begin to materialise around fifteen to twenty years after the initial exposure occurs. Some of the symptoms begin gradually and become more sever over time, with shortness of breath being the most common.

The shortness of breath may at first occur after physical activity but then begin happening when at rest eventually.

Another common symptom associated with asbestosis is chest pain. It is a good idea to get chest pain checked by your doctor in order to make sure it is not related to your heart.

Coughs are usually always present in the early stages of asbestosis and they usually do not clear up, unlike normal coughs..

Another symptom which is slightly less common is that the ends of the fingers become swollen and red due to a build up of fluid in the tissues. This symptom is known as finger clubbing and is much less common than the other symptoms.

A medical history will be taken and your GP will want to know whether you have been exposed to asbestos and if so how long you were exposed for. Questions will also be asked surrounding the safety precautions (if any) that were taken. Your GP will ask you about the symptoms you are experiencing and probably listen to your chest using a stethoscope. If you are suffering from asbestosis then the doctor will hear a distinctive crackling noise as you exhale.

If Asbestosis is suspected then the following three tests will be conducted – a spirometer test which measures how much oxygen you can inhale in relation to how much carbon dioxide you exhale. X-rays may be taken of your lungs and chest. If asbestos is expected to be in its early stages then a CT scan may be carried out in order to get a detailed picture of what is happening.

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‘Asbestos’ originates from a Greek word which means ‘inextinguishable’ and ‘unquenchable.’ It is composed of six different silicate minerals that have long been used due to their tough properties. Each of the minerals are made up of fibrous poisonous crystals. When the crystals are breathed in by humans they can cause serious health impacts. Diseases such as mesothelioma (an asbestos related cancer), lung cancer and the debilitating condition asbestosis can all result from being exposed to asbestos. Using asbestos has been banned by the European Union and the manufacturing of the substance in now also forbidden.

To test environmental samples suspected to contain asbestos experts use electron microscopy techniques. Gravimetric techniques are often used today although these can spot to fail tiny, deadly fibres which can be a big problem.

The usage of asbestos became very popular in construction during the end of the nineteenth century due to its composition. Asbestos has a great ability to absorb, is extremely strong, very resistant to heat and fire and also resistant to chemical and electric exposure. It was previously mixed with cement and woven into fabric and carpets due to its insulating and heat resistant properties. Asbestos was also widely used in ovens for the same reason.

Exposure to asbestos becomes a major health concern when it is believed that high levels of asbestos fibres have been breathed in over a long period of time. People who become ill due to breathing in asbestos have usually been exposed on a daily basis in a job role for example. As the amount of exposure the person suffers rises the risk factors increase. Disease is still very unlikely as a result of one single high level bout of exposure, or from a short period of smaller levels of asbestos.

Smokers have a heightened risk to developing disease due to their lungs already being at a much greater risk of disease anyway. It is vital to be cautious around asbestos.

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