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what does blue asbestos do to a person's health?

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Potentially bad: There are many types of naturally occurring asbestos, and they have common names. Crocidolite is known as blue asbestos. It has amphibole fibers that are thought to be the most dangerous to health when they get into the lungs or digestive tract. There are established procedures to protect people from exposure. Learn more here: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/

Question 2

what can benzene exposure do?

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It is a carcinogen: It can cause cancer and other illnesses.It can cause bone marrow failure and aplastic anemia, acute leukemia, meylodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid lukemia
it has been classified as a carcinogen by us department of health and human services.

Question 3

what are  risks of lead exposure?

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Brain damage: Lead is a poison that interferes with normal metabolism, particularly in the brain, resulting in various forms of mental deficit.

Question 4

covid exposure? need to do a test

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Wrong site: This particular site is a public information forum where  volunteer docs primarily in the US answer health questions based on information you post. It does not  provide scripts/notes/referrals/forms or other direct patient care. Other sites may offer such services. Contact your health agency or health plan for the proper source.

Question 5

what are child dangers of lead exposure?

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Lower IQ: The main concern with lead exposure is measurably lowered iq.  In this difficult world, our children need every advantage they can get.  The last thing they need is something intelligence lowering.  Lead also effects attention, memory and behavior.  No lead level is considered safe.

Question 6

what can provide lead exposure protection?

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Know where it is: Lead is found in many products.  Most famous was house paint in the old days.  New paint no longer contains lead.  Old gasoline contained lead, but newer forms do not.  Pottery and jewelry from mexico and from china may contain lead and other dangerous metals.  Lead levels can be checked, and chelation treatment can be used if too high.

Question 7

what does risk of occupational exposure mean?

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Workplace exposure.: It means that something you're exposed to in your workplace - either chemicals or irritants or gasses or biological materials - could do you harm.

Question 8

how dangerous is exposure to cytotoxic drugs?

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Potential problem: Exposure related to nurses, pharmacists over a prolonged period can be a problem. A very short exposure (spill of drug or brief contact with skin can not be a problem. Be careful to protect yourself when cytotoxic drugs may be involved.

Question 9

what could cause for prenatal alcohol exposure?

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FAS: If there is exposure of a fetus to alcohol, the possible effect is something called "fetal alcohol syndrome".  This is probably related to the amount of exposure, but we really do not know what amount of exposure causes harm.  If you have more specifics, perhaps we can help you with a better answer.

Question 10

will exposure to the sun help with common cold?

Accepted Answer

NO: While it may feel pleasant, it will not cause the cold to resolve any quicker.

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