Asbestos exposure in Louisiana is often a silent killer–unseen by the eye, tiny airborne asbestos fibers enter the body and then become lodged inside the body's tissues. Over years and even decades, asbestos fibers languish, causing inflammation and slowly altering the DNA of the body's cells.
A variety of asbestos-related illnesses can result, including mesothelioma and various forms of cancer. This page gives an overview of the various illnesses that arise from asbestos exposure, how asbestos causes cancer, and common exposure types in Louisiana workplaces and jobsites.
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that was once valued for its heat resistance, fireproofing, and insulating properties. It was widely used in construction and manufacturing for decades without any knowledge of its serious side effects.
Today, we know asbestos to be carcinogenic, or cancer-causing. When asbestos fibers are intact in a material such as insulation or siding, there is no danger to humans. The problem comes when materials containing asbestos are disturbed, whether through a manufacturing process, repair, demolition, or natural degradation over time.
When a disruption occurs, tiny asbestos fibers become airborne. Inhalation of asbestos fibers is the most common way the substance enters the body, though ingestion or swallowing is another way asbestos can enter the body. These tiny fibers do not cause immediate damage, and a person who has inhaled asbestos fibers often has no idea what has transpired.
When asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they become lodged in various types of tissues in and around the lungs, stomach and abdomen. They remain intact and, over decades, lead to inflammation and scarring. This gradual damage can ultimately lead to mesothelioma and various forms of cancer. Asbestos fibers may remain latent for 20 - 60 years before resulting in illness.
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Exposure to asbestos causes serious health concerns, including the development of illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. When people come into contact with the hazardous mineral, they may inadvertently inhale or consume its fibers. These fibers become airborne when materials containing asbestos deteriorate or are disturbed.
Asbestos was commonly used in various products, particularly insulation and building materials, making the risk of exposure prevalent across many different industries and job sites.
Some common types of asbestos exposure in Louisiana include:
Workers who encounter asbestos unknowingly on the job can inadvertently bring the risk home to their families. Miniscule asbestos fibers can be carried on skin, in hair, and on clothing and then become airborne at home. Cases have been documented of family members becoming ill from asbestos-related illnesses due to secondhand asbestos exposure in Louisiana.
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Workers who have been exposed to asbestos in Louisiana are at risk of developing a number of different diseases, including mesothelioma, several forms of cancer, and asbestosis.
There are many different variations within these diagnoses, but the common thread is longtime and potentially life-threatening illness that results from exposure to dangerous asbestos fibers.
Workers in certain Louisiana industries, such as construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing, are at the highest risk. Anyone exposed to asbestos fibers can be at risk of developing lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the linings of various body organs. The vast majority of mesothelioma cases are caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma occurs when asbestos fibers enter the body and become lodged in the linings of various internal organs. While there are many different types of mesothelioma, the most common are categorized by where the tumors occur and the cancer cell type that grows.
Mesothelioma tumors can occur throughout the body but most commonly grow in the linings of the lungs and abdomen:
Over time, asbestos fibers in the body cause inflammation and scarring. Eventually, the cells in the affected area begin to change or mutate. The two most common mesothelioma cell types include epithelioid and sarcomatoid. Epithelioid cells are less aggressive and more common. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the most aggressive form of the disease, and occurs in an estimated 10-20% of cases. A third type known as biphasic mesothelioma includes both epithelioid and sarcomatoid tumor cells. Learn more about Mesothelioma.
In addition to mesothelioma, a number of other cancer types have been linked to asbestos exposure in Louisiana. Lung cancer is the most common, but throat cancer and stomach cancer are also a significant problem.
When asbestos fibers are stirred up or damaged, they become airborne and can be inhaled into the lungs. These fibers get trapped in the lung for several years and cause inflammation and scarring over time. In some cases, this develops lung cancer and other respiratory problems. Learn more about cancer from asbestos exposure.
Asbestosis is a chronic and often progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers. It primarily affects workers in industries where asbestos is used, such as construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing, although it also impacts individuals who live or work near asbestos-contaminated environments.
Asbestosis can lead to severe respiratory impairment, reducing lung function and quality of life, and increasing the risk of other asbestos-related diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Learn more about asbestosis in Louisiana.
Anyone who worked at, or lived with someone who worked at, these facilities could have been exposed to asbestos, which could have taken decades to result in cancer.
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