Asbestos and Lung Cancer
Current as of: April 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Asbestos and Lung CancerTopic OverviewAsbestos is a substance that was used in building materials. The substance can enter the body by being inhaled or swallowed. The substance attaches to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some older homes may still have asbestos insulation. Government environmental offices have information on safety for asbestos contact and removal. Related InformationCreditsCurrent as of: April 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Current as of: April 29, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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