Over time, asbestos fibers accumulate in the lungs and cause scarring and inflammation. This makes breathing increasingly difficult, and can […]
Tag: Occupational diseases
X-Ray A Chest X-Ray, sometimes referred to as CXR, is usually one of the first tests done on patients who […]
Nature of Asbestos Asbestos is a mineral with a unique crystal structure. Individual crystals of asbestos are long and thin […]
MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and sometimes the peritoneum. Exposure to asbestos is the […]