Medical Questions & Answers

Question: They have recently removed lots of asbestos from inside the ceiling of our office. When and why is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is made from long, thin microscopic fibers. If this fiber is inhaled, it sticks in the tiny tubules deep inside your lung and cannot escape. In this position, it causes constant irritation which can [...]

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Question: I have been told by my general practitioner that my persistent cough and shortness of breath are due to a condition called bronchiectasis. Would you please explain this condition to me?
Bronchiectasis is unfortunately an incurable condition in which there is permanent damage to the lungs. The damage may be caused by serious diseases such [...]

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