What Does Mesothelioma Have to Do With Patching Plaster?
The asbestos contained in many types of patching plaster used prior to the 1980s proved to be extremely harmful when inhaled or swallowed. Mesothelioma develops when one is subjected to repeated or long-term exposure to the asbestos found in patching plaster. Since mesothelioma can take several years to completely form, those who live or work around asbestos can be unknowingly exposed to asbestos. In the early stages of mesothelioma, one may manifest flu-like symptoms or even appear to have pneumonia. These symptoms can make mesothelioma very difficult to diagnose.
