Asbestos exposure has been proven to cause such terminal illnesses as mesothelioma and lung cancer, and also asbestosis. Considering the fact that asbestos has been used by mankind for thousands of years, many people wonder how it could be so dangerous and just how asbestos causes these debilitating diseases. As will be seen in the following video, the primary reason asbestos is harmful to humans has to do with what happens in the human respiratory system when asbestos is inhaled.
As can be seen from the video above asbestos is not dangerous to touch. For this reason most experts say that simply having asbestos in a home or building is not enough to cause the structure’s occupants to fall ill. The danger of asbestos lies in its propensity to irritate the human respiratory system, which causes scarring and can lead to long-term illnesses. Though no one would want to live in an asbestos treated home if given the option, the fact is that most experts say that so long as asbestos is not disturbed or inhaled, it poses relatively little health risks.
If you or someone you know has suffered the results of asbestos related disease, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation
