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Amphiboles Asbestos Fibers

The most dangerous asbestos fibers (amphiboles) are too small to be visible. Amphiboles can become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed or during improper removal. Once amphiboles are inhaled, the fibers can remain and accumulate in the lungs. Breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma (a cancer of the chest and abdominal linings), and asbestosis (irreversible lung scarring that can be fatal). The risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma increases with the number of amphiboles inhaled. The risk of lung cancer is also greater to people who smoke. Symptoms of these diseases do not show up until many years after exposure begins. Most people with asbestos-related diseases were exposed to elevated concentrations on the job.




Asbestos Fibers (Amphiboles)

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