People at risk for developing asbestos diseases are ones who have been exposed to the mineral for extended periods of time or to who have been exposed to large doses of the mineral. The size, shape, and chemical makeup of the asbestos fiber also plays a role in the chances of developing asbestos diseases. (more…)

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Asbestos disease is caused when asbestos is airborne and the tiny fibers are inhaled into the lungs which cause adverse medical conditions.  Once embedded into the soft tissue, the asbestos fibers cause scarring and irritation to the exposure area causing asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) or other medical conditions such as asbestosis. (more…)