Causes 

Symptoms 

Prevention 

Treatment 

Asbestos exposure and  inhalation

Fatigue

weight loss

chest wall pain

abdominal pain

Shortness of breath

wheezing, hoarseness,

chronic cough

Hemoptysis - spitting up of blood  

Pneumothorax - collapse of the lung

Pleural effusion - fluid surrounding the lung

Jaundice - yellowish discoloration of the skin and the eyes

Abdominal dropsy - an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Pain in the chest - due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity

Avoid Asbestos exposure – including insulation, building materials and even clothing that may have it

Wear proper gear  to avoid asbestos inhalation if your work in old building or industries

Avoid the following: Extracting and weaving asbestos – working in shipbuilding, building insulation, etc.

If you were exposed to asbestos, stop smoking (if you are a smoker), and see your health care provider before feeling any symptom

Conventional Treatment 

Surgery               

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

Alternative treatment 

Eat a healthy diet, and avoid sugar, alcohol, pork meat, coffee, and chemical products.

Increase the following in your diet:  Vitamins C, B complex, A,E, Germanium, Beta glucan, magnesium, beta-carotene, Coq10, turmeric

Drink regularly juice made of garlic, onion and cruciferous vegetables: kale, collard greens, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, water, brussels sprout, etc.