Posts Tagged ‘exposure’
Breathless in the Workplace
April 26th, 2010 | 
Author: The amount and ambit of anatomic respiratory apropos are rapidly increasing, and cover the following:
· Asbestos
· Mesothelioma
· Silicosis
· Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
· Airheaded Workers’ Lung
· Copse Dust
· Benzene–Related Diseases
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Mesothelioma – The Simple Facts
Author: Robert Benjamin
Source: isnare.com
What is Mesothelioma: Mesotheliomas form a range of tumors that usually arise in the pleura or in the abdominal cavity. Malignant tumors arising within the pleura are strongly associated with prior asbestos exposure in up to 92% of cases. The time period from initial exposure to development of the cancer may range from 25-45 years and the lifetime risk of developing mesothelioma following heavy exposure ranges from 7-10%. It spreads through the pleural space, directly invading other thoracic structures associated with pleural effusion. The underlying lung is usually encased within the tumor.