Mesothelioma Peritoneum [Lung Disease]

Lung Disease

Lung disease is any disease or disorder where lung function does not work properly. There are three main types of lung disease:

Obstructive lung disease: A decrease in the exhaled air flow caused by a narrowing or blockage of the airways, which can occur with asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.

Restrictive lung disease: A decrease in the total volume of air that the lungs are able to hold. Often, this is due to a decrease in the elasticity of the lungs themselves or caused by a problem related to the expansion of the chest wall during inhalation.

A defect in the ability of the lung's air sac tissue to move oxygen into a person's blood.

Most lung diseases actually involve a combination of these categories, such as emphysema, which involves both airflow obstruction and oxygenation problems.

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Mesothelioma Type of Lung Cancer

Major lung diseases include:

• Asthma
• Chronic bronchitis
  
• COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]
• Emphysema
• Interstitial lung disease
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Sarcoidosis

What causes lung disease?

There are many known causes of lung disease. Still, the causes of many lung diseases are still not known. Some known causes of lung disease include:

Smoking: Smoking from cigarettes, cigars and pipes is the number one cause of lung disease. So the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of lung disease is to stop smoking. If you live or work with a smoker, it is also very important to steer clear of second hand smoke. Ask the person to smoke outdoors.

Radon gas: Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is naturally present in soil and rocks. You can check your home for radon with a kit bought at many hardware stores.

Asbestos: Asbestos is natural fiber that comes from minerals. The fibers break apart easily into tiny pieces that can float in the air and stick to things. If a person inhales asbestos particles, they can stick to their lungs. Asbestos harms lungs cells which may lead to lung cancer.

Air Pollution: Recent studies suggest that some air pollutants like car exhaust may contribute to asthma, lung cancer, and other lung disease. But doctors still do not fully understand the link between pollution and lung disease.

Pleural Mesothelioma Peritoneal

Asbestos exposure:

The most common way in which people are exposed to asbestos is through their work. There are a number of jobs in which exposure to asbestos may have occurred. Asbestos has been extensively used in industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation as well as shipbuilding and other forms of construction. The risk of developing Mesothelioma increases according to the length and level of exposure to asbestos.

The number of workers exposed to asbestos far exceeds the number of documented cases. The reasons why some people who are exposed to asbestos do not develop the disease are not well understood.

Pericardial Mesothelioma Pericardial

Mesothelioma cancer affects the serous membranes that surround the major organs in the midsection of the body. Different organs can be affected by mesothelioma because the serous membranes surround the lungs, heart, abdomen and others. The most common type of mesothelioma is that which affects the lung lining, and is called pleural mesothelioma. Other types are pericardial mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the heart, and peritoneal mesothelioma, affecting the lining of the abdomen.

Diagnosis: When considering a diagnosis of asbestosis, your doctor will probably inquire as to your exposure to asbestos. He-she may also ask whether any fellow employees have been affected by the disease....Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Treatment: The affects of asbestosis cannot be reversed but progression can be halted and symptoms treated. Above all us, further exposure to the toxic material should be eliminated. If you smoke, it’s necessary to stop immediately.....Mesothelioma Treatment

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Pleural