Asbestos Q & A: About Your Health

Table of Contents:

Asbestos

1. What is Asbestos?
2. How Can Asbestos Affect My Health?
3. What Are My Chances of Getting Sick From Asbestos?
4. What if I Smoke Cigarettes?
5. Who Gets Sick From Asbestos Exposure?

Medical Screening

1. What is the Purpose of a Medical Screening?
2. What is Included in an Asbestos Screening?
3. What Should I Do If I Have Asbestos Disease?
4. What Does It Mean If I Have Pleural Thickening Or Pleural Plaques?

Prevention & Protection

1. What Does The Law Say About Asbestos?
2. How Can I Protect Myself From Asbestos Exposure?
3. How Can I Stop Smoking?
4. Where Can I Get Help?