Asbestos is used in homes to keep in heat and resist fire. It is usually mixed with cement to be used in walls that are set up in houses. It is scientifically described as a fibrous metamorphic mineral of the hydrogen silicate variety.
It was used in burial clothing of Egyptians. There is also an old story about it being used in Charlemagne's tablecloth. Charlemagne threw it in a fire to be cleaned.
Asbestos is a very effective tool in insulating homes. Unfortunately, if asbestos is inhaled and is kept in a home for a long time, it can cause several illnesses, cancer being one of them.
The type of cancer that is caused by asbestos inhalation is called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is the cancer of the cells that is around the lining of the lungs, inside the ribs and around the abdominal organs.
Years ago, in the United States, construction workers were exposed to asbestos fibers even when the manufacturers knew it could cause cancer. This incident triggered lawsuits and deaths of many workers. There is now a law that regulates the use of asbestos. It also states that workers should know if they are working near any
asbestos fibers or materials.
To prevent yourself or your family from getting mesothelioma, ask your
real estate agent if the house you are looking into buying has asbestos on walls. If you know your home has asbestos in its walls, immediately renovate or move to another house.
Mesothelioma, like other types of cancers, can be treated by medical or
alternative therapies.
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