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Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that has been used over the years in a variety of industries. While asbestos is versatile and fire resistant, exposure is highly toxic. How Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma Handling asbestos releases tiny fibers into the air. Unfortunately, these are easily inhaled, where they can embed into the lungs. Over time, the fibers cause inflammation and scarring. There is no known way to reverse the damage caused by asbestos. The latency period post exposure is very long – sometimes running into the decades. In other words, it’s possible for a person to develop mesothelioma many years