What Causes Asbestosis?

What causes Asbestosis?

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that occurs naturally, it can often be found in the materials used for insulation around tanks and pipes, in tiles and in other building materials.

Asbestos was used extensively in the 1970s because of its heat resistance and strength.

White, blue and brown asbestos are all potentially dangerous and have been banned in the UK.

When asbestos is damaged, the fine fibres become airborne and can be inhaled.

When asbestos fibres are inhaled the fibres penetrate the lung tissue which triggers an inflammatory reaction. The body identifies a problem and sends white blood cells as a defense to attack the fibres.

The fibres will usually resist the attack and destroy the white blood cells, this causes further inflammation and scarring of the lungs, called fibrosis.

There is no known safe level of exposure to asbestos. However, it’s thought the higher the levels of asbestos and the longer the time someone is exposed to it, the greater their risk of developing problems.

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