The inhalation of asbestos fibres may cause asbestosis, lung cancer and
mesothelioma.
• Asbestosis is a lung condition (a fibrosis of the lungs) caused by
extended exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.
When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, it releases tiny fibres into the air. These fibres can easily be inhaled without the person even noticing. They can become trapped in the nose or throat, or they can work their way into the lung or digestive tract. Once the fibres enter the body, this is when they start to cause health problems.
