Understanding Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a form of lung disease caused by exposure and inhalation of asbestos fibers. Some fibers are expelled from the body by coughing or sneezing, however, many of the microscopic fibers become lodged in the small air sacs of the lungs. The introduction of foreign substances into the body causes it to send out white blood cells to break down any germs or other invaders that may have entered the body. Asbestos, however, can't be broken down chemically by the body, so the body creates other cells to surround the asbestos fibers. These cells, known as fibroblasts, are made of connective scar tissue. ...
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