Does asbestos cause lung cancer?
We recently bought an old house that has some asbestos insulation. My husband is worried because his uncle died of lung cancer and had worked with asbestos. Does asbestos specifically cause lung cancer?
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7 months ago
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I totally get it, discovering you have old asbestos sheets around the house can make you really anxious and scared for your family's health. Yes, long-term inhalation of those tiny fibers is medically proven to cause lung cancer. It is best to have a professional safely remove it so you can have peace of mind.
6 months ago
Asbestos is indeed a major cause of lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. If you have been living or working near damaged asbestos materials, please do not ignore any respiratory signs. Go to a hospital and get a proper chest screening done just to be completely safe.
5 months ago
Yes bro, it absolutely does. We had an old shed with asbestos sheets behind our house and my dad got them replaced last year because of this exact risk. If the sheets are cracked or crumbling, that dust is highly toxic for the lungs.
7 months ago
Yes, science strongly links asbestos exposure to lung cancer. While I usually deal with hormone issues, I know environmental toxins can severely affect our overall health. Please be very careful if you are renovating old houses and consult experts to handle it safely.
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7 months ago
Yes, asbestos inhalation causes progressive lung damage and increases the risk of lung cancer significantly, especially for smokers. The risk is high if you breathe in the loose dust over many years. If you've had heavy exposure, please see a doctor for a baseline lung function test.
4 months ago
Yes, asbestos is a proven cause of lung cancer, so please get old sheets removed by professionals immediately.