What problems does asbestos cause? Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, and Asbestosis
Asbestos causes several types of respiratory disease including mesothelioma and lung cancer. This risk increases greatly for smokers. Because asbestos particles break down to such a fine size, it’s able to be inhaled easily and then the inhaled particles get stuck in the lungs, causing scar tissue to form. Because of this, it is a known carcinogen, which means “cancer-causing after exposure”. Asbestos exposure increases the risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and less frequently other types of cancer including gastrointestinal, colorectal, kidney, throat, gallbladder, and esophageal. An additional disease that asbestos can cause is asbestosis. It is a progressive disease caused by the scarring of the lung tissue. There is no way to reverse this damage. While asbestos itself is just a mineral, because of its size and the ease of inhalation, it is very dangerous to human health.
It also can cause Asbestosis. Asbestosis symptoms include shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, chest pain, persistent cough, and more. Asbestosis has a long latency period, so typically asbestos exposure does not cause disease until approximately 15 to 30 years following the initial exposure.
Water Damage Mitigation 
Mold Removal 
Asbestos Abatement 