Mesothelioma Prevention Before Exposure
Prevention of Mesothelioma
People who work with asbestos for years and have been exposed to asbestos think can avoid developing mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos is not the only factor that would effect people's health. They can still avoid it. The use of Asbestos is in thousands and thousands of products from twentieth century specially the building products in offices, homes and factories in many countries. Workers have encounters to asbestos also working in Automotive Industries, Chemical plants, Power plants, Railroad and shipyards.
Prevention at home
Whenever there is home renovation (do-it-yourself projects), people come across the exposure. At this point the simple way is to be careful for being exposed.Buildings that are usually built prior to 1980's have Asbestos material. So while renovation this kind of building, one should surely be very careful.
Some of the items at home may also contain asbestos like
- Attic insulation
- Drywall and drywall glue
- Electrical wires
- Floor tiles
- Joint compounds
- Popcorn ceilings
- Roof shingles and tar
- Wrapping on pipes
There is a kind of Asbestos that can circulate through air easily, that is called as Friable Asbestos. This Friable Asbestos is caused due to toxic fibers.
Prevention at Work
Exposure to Mesothelioma and its risk was not much known earlier. With advancement in technology and internet people are now aware of something called as Asbestos and Mesothelioma. At work people can use Protective gears that can be worn in suspected asbestos areas or material. The Clothes that are worn while working with Asbestos should be left back on the work site. Proper Abatement methods should be followed for complete safety
Mesothelioma Prevention After Exposure
Individuals who are exposed to Asbestos but have not developed any kind of Asbestos related disease should be careful and monitor their health regularly like:
- Mesothelioma Blood Test: This test can detect Mesothelioma before the symptoms that appear as per the guidelines approved by FDA.
- Dubbed Mesomark test can be administered by a doctor at his office. It has to be done annually.
- Imaging & Other Tests: Asbestos exposed individuals can be monitored by a diagnostic Imaging Test like X-Ray
- Pulmonary Function Test to know and measure the level of working of Lungs.
- Avoid Smoking as this severely increases the possibility of developing the Asbestos disease. If smoking is continued this may lead to much higher risk
- of developing Mesothelioma.
If the following list of items are damaged or friable then they be removed from the house immediately. Always remember that these should be removed only by
Licensed Abatement Company, because this is the best way to protect the family from any kind of Asbestos Exposure
- Brake pads
- Ceiling coatings
- Counter-tops
- Fireproofing
- Floor tiles
- Insulation
- Joint compound
- Roofing tar
- Textured wall
Note: The Author of this article is not a medical expert & readers are advised to consult a specialist for information on mesothelioma
