Asbestos breaks down into small fibers. what may result if these fibers are inhaled?

1 Answer
Oct 11, 2016

They can cause asbestosis.

Explanation:

The inhalation of asbestos fibres and their subsequent accumulation in the lungs can cause fibrosis - scarring and thickening of lung tissue - which results in pain, discomfort while breathing, lowered oxygen uptake, coughing, and an increased risk of lung cancer due to cell irritation.