Asbestos exposure causes pulmonary fibrosis disease called asbestosis. When exposed to the fibres, they get inhaled, get submitted to the lung tissue, and manifest there. The body can’t easily dislodge and expel these straight and sharp fibres. And when they stay in the body for a long time, these fibres can lead to inflammation, scarring, and irritation.
Symptoms
Symptoms of asbestosis start developing 20-30 years after exposure. Face or neck swelling, swallowing difficulties, blood in sputum, high BP, weight/appetite loss, and hypertension are some of the symptoms.
Fibrosis or lung scarring causes these symptoms that cause inflammation to the lungs over time, reducing the capacity of carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange. Shortness of breath is caused by the thickening of the pleural and the lining of the lungs.
Asbestos exposure and development can cause various other situations as well. It happens because it stops the lungs from properly oxygenating the blood, marking it harder for the heart to work. This, in turn, increases blood pressure and builds up fluid around your lungs and heart. Another by-product is swelling in the face and neck which causes trouble with swallowing.
Relief
As there is no remedy for asbestos, doctors recommend various treatment choices to assist in relieving symptoms. Options include meditation to ease pain and coughing, antibiotics, supplemental oxygen, inhalers, palliative treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, lifestyle adjustments, and lung transplant.
However, the best approach to avoid such problems is the prevention of exposure to the fibres. That’s why asbestos inspection in Newcastle is recommended before the renovation, buying a new property, or if you suspect asbestos around.