20 Things That Only The Most Devoted Asbestos Mesothelioma Fans Know
Mesothelioma
Asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma if they damage or irritate the lung-lined cells (pleura) and abdominal cavities (peritoneum). In time, these abnormal cells develop into tumors.
The symptoms of mesothelioma can take anywhere from 10 - 50 years to be noticed and are often confused with other ailments. The only risk factor that is known is asbestos exposure.
Pleural Mesothelioma
The lungs and chest wall are affected by pleural mesothelioma. Patients diagnosed with this form of mesothelioma generally suffer from symptoms like breathing difficulty, chest pain and coughing. In addition there are some patients who experience an accumulation of fluid in the lung's space and chest wall, known as a pleural effusion. Pleural mesothelioma happens when asbestos fibers ca...