Inhalation of Asbestos Can Cause Mesothelioma Asbestos

Inhalation of asbestos dust is the primary means by which asbestos exposure leads to mesothelioma asbestos. The asbestos fibers are so tiny that they are able to bypass the natural filtration system of the human lungs. Once inside the most sensitive areas of the lungs, these fibers become embedded in the lung tissue. The durability and tensile strength of asbestos fibers made asbestos an attractive substance for the production of fire retardants and construction components. However, these same characteristics allow the fibers to stay embedded in lung tissue for many years without being destroyed by the body's natural defense mechanisms. This can lead to mesothelioma in the lung tissue, or pleural mesothelioma. Asbestosis also occurs due to the embedding of asbestos fibers in the lungs.