{"id":13634,"date":"2023-05-09T17:31:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T23:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=13634"},"modified":"2023-05-09T17:45:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T23:45:39","slug":"asbestos-can-it-kill-you","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/asbesto-puede-matarte\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos | Can it Kill You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Short Answer: Can asbestos kill you? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is pretty straightforward\u2026 Yes.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Asbestos causes many health problems, some of which are fatal, including cancer.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Asbestos exposure poses a wide range of dangers to our health, and it can come in many different forms. In some cases, that danger is clear, but there are also deadly dangers of asbestos that can be out of sight, out of mind. Because of this, it is vital to understand not only that<\/em> asbestos can kill you, but what<\/em> to do<\/em> if you or someone you love has an asbestos-related disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and <\/strong>asbestos-related diseases<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Life-Threatening Symptoms of Asbestos Disease<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Oftentimes, asbestos can be compared to a \u201csleeper agent\u201d from action and detective movies. These agents remain inconspicuous and \u201coff the radar\u201d as they establish their position. One of the things that makes asbestos so deadly is its long latency period<\/a>. People can be exposed to tiny asbestos fibers, but experience no symptoms for decades- sometimes as long as fifty years! However, after time, these \u201csleeper agents\u201d show themselves in the form of severe and deadly asbestos-related diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is fair to say that asbestos can kill you, but the context behind that statement has to do with asbestos-related diseases<\/a> that asbestos exposure causes. These often include various forms of cancer, but they can also be chronic lung diseases that can also be fatal. Even when non-malignant asbestos illnesses<\/a> do not result in death, they are still painful, incurable, and can often lead to cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201c[S]ome [asbestos] fibers may bypass\u2026your body\u2019s natural defenses\u2026and lodge deep within your lungs. Those fibers can remain in place for a very long time and may never be removed.\u201d<\/h3>\n                            
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Some examples of asbestos-related cancers include mesothelioma, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and esophageal cancer. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Chronic, non-cancerous diseases linked to asbestos exposure include pleural plaques and asbestosis.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Again, it is important to understand that both cancerous and non-cancerous asbestos diseases are often fatal. When it comes to lung diseases and cancers, the symptoms that should you should be aware of include chest pain, fluid in the lungs, or a crackling sound when breathing, especially when accompanied by shortness of breath. Since the threat of asbestos exposure is not restricted to the lungs, there are other bodily symptoms that should be taken as warning signs, such as unexplained weight loss, appetite loss, and abdominal pain and\/or swelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“The overall evidence suggests there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.\u201d<\/h3>\n                            
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