Asbestos Ilnesses
Treatment for Nonmalignant-Illnesses
Unfortunately, no cure exists for asbestosis or other lung or pleural diseases caused by chronic exposure to asbestos. Treatment involves preventing further complications and treating symptoms. Preventing further exposure and ceasing any tobacco smoking activities are the most important steps individuals can take to minimize development of health problems. Once established, these diseases can remain stable or progress in severity in the absence of further exposure. The diseases rarely regress.
Treatment for Malignant Illnesses
Treatment options for patients diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer of the lung or pleura are limited to resection (surgical removal of a part), chemotherapy, or both.
Future research could help to develop therapeutic methods to interfere with the development of asbestos-induced lung and pleural disorders to cause the disorders to regress once they are established.
Future research could help to develop therapeutic methods to interfere with the development of asbestos-induced lung and pleural disorders to cause the disorders to regress once they are established.
Recommendations
The following are important steps for minimizing risks of asbestos-related disorders:
• Minimize or avoid further exposure to any form of asbestos;
• Stop smoking and avoid tobacco smoke (second hand) and other pulmonary sensitizers and irritants;
• Get regular medical care;
• Consider appropriate vaccines (such as influenza and pneumonia) based on physician recommendations to prevent other pulmonary infections.
Studies of asbestos workers indicate that asbestos-exposed smokers have greater than additive risks for lung cancer and asbestosis than asbestos-exposed nonsmokers. These people are strongly encouraged to quit smoking.
• Minimize or avoid further exposure to any form of asbestos;
• Stop smoking and avoid tobacco smoke (second hand) and other pulmonary sensitizers and irritants;
• Get regular medical care;
• Consider appropriate vaccines (such as influenza and pneumonia) based on physician recommendations to prevent other pulmonary infections.
Studies of asbestos workers indicate that asbestos-exposed smokers have greater than additive risks for lung cancer and asbestosis than asbestos-exposed nonsmokers. These people are strongly encouraged to quit smoking.
Individuals living or working in buildings with vermiculite insulation or other building materials that could contain asbestos are encouraged to ensure that the insulation material is in good repair and not disturbed in order to prevent the release of asbestos fibers. If the material is to be removed or disturbed for any reason, special procedures to minimize the generation of dust and specify appropriate locations for disposal must be followed.
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