Sentences with phrase «heavy exposure to asbestos»

There is indeed a condition called asbestosis (scarring of the lungs caused by heavy exposure to asbestos dust or fibres) but it is a standalone disease and not a group name for all asbestos diseases.

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The EPA considers any exposure to be toxic, and dumping PCBs, asbestos and heavy metals in US waters is illegal for everyone except the navy: Sinkex is exempted.

If you have a history of heavy asbestos exposure, it's likely that your lung cancer is connected to that exposure.