In order to fully understand the relationship between asbestosis and mesothelioma, and clearly distinguish these diseases, we must first learn the cause, and then set about defining the state in any clear, but non-technical way.
What is asbestos?
The name Asbestos was first given to this toxic mineral by the Greeks, a word "Asbestos" literally means inextinguishable. Through much of the twentieth century, asbestos was widely used in industry because it is resistant to heat and flame resistance and excellent electrical insulation and sound proofing qualities. It is estimated that there are about 3,000 different commercial products that include the use of asbestos in the production process.
Asbestos is made up of tiny microscopic fibers that are invisible to the naked eye, these fibers will often become airborne when the material is damaged or disturbed. Once airborne, the fibers can be inhaled into the lungs or even swallowed up in the digestive system which will almost certainly result in long-term, significant health problems. Inhaled asbestos fibers remain in the body and can never be banished, and therefore, the fibers penetrate the tissue and often will deposit in the airways and lung tissue.
There are six minerals that are defined as "asbestos" types. These are chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, actinolite, tremolite and anthophyllite. The three most commonly used types of asbestos are classified as white, brown and blue, and it is brown and blue asbestos types that are most commonly associated with the cause of mesothelioma. Millions of people worldwide are affected by the inhalation of asbestos, putting them at risk of asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer and other deadly diseases that are directly caused by the toxic levels of asbestos.
What is Asbestosis?
Asbestosis is a noncancerous, chronic inflammatory medical condition that scars the lung parenchymal tissue and is caused by the inhalation of toxic levels of asbestos fibers vlakana.Azbestnih activates the lung's immune system that causes inflammation results in connective tissue-based scars in the form of a condition known as fibrosis. This scar tissue will build up slowly, to the extent that it reduces the ability of the lungs to deliver oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioksid.Kapacitet lungs can also be reduced which will lead to breathing problems. In severe cases of asbestosis impairment of lung function places an enormous strain on the heart, causing heart disease, such as right-sided heart failure or "cor pulmonale." Signs and symptoms of asbestosis usually will not become apparent until years after exposure. But once diagnosed, the condition is will often worsen and lead to severe disability and even death if exposure to asbestos continues.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium, the membrane around the major organs in the body. Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos fibers or dust and primarily affects those individuals who worked with asbestos products. Others have been exposed to asbestos fibers in their homes, often without knowing it. Due to the latency of cancer, it usually will not occur for 20 to 50 or more years after initial exposure. There are about 3000-4000 new cases of mesothelioma reported in the United States each year, mainly among men aged 40 and growing. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
While asbestosis and mesothelioma common cause .. inhalation of asbestos fibers ... They are completely different conditions, and there are few similarities between the two diseases. Asbestosis is a build up of scar tissue on the lungs, which limits their expansion and contraction. Early symptoms include shortness of breath after physical exertion. During later stages, shortness of breath occurs even during the holidays. Other symptoms of asbestosis are chest pain and bouts of coughing. Asbestosis is often misdiagnosed as asthma particularly because many of the symptoms of the two conditions are similar. Doctors are dealing with a lot more cases of asthma than asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium of certain internal organs. Although the symptoms of asbestosis and mesothelioma are similar, in the case of mesothelioma, the cancerous cells that cause these symptoms. Asbestosis is a non-cancerous disease ... Asbestosis is often misdiagnosed as asthma particularly because many of the symptoms of the two conditions are similar. Doctors see a lot more cases of asthma than asbestosis.
There are great differences in the treatment of asbestosis and mesothelioma. While treatment for asbestosis revolves around the prevention of deterioration of the relief of symptoms, treatment for mesothelioma will depend on how the cancer develops. If diagnosed early enough, there's a good possibility that malignant tumors can be removed or abnormal cells are killed by radiation or chemotherapy. Later stages of mesothelioma cancer can be cured, but treatment is becoming increasingly difficult if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. No matter what type of treatment, both asbestosis and mesothelioma have a poor prognosis.
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