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Asbestosis, the danger of asbestos fibers

Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a type of mineral used for installing floors or roofs of buildings. Damaged asbestos material can release fine dust containing asbestos fibers. Dust containing asbestos fibers can be inhaled by humans. The lungs that inhale asbestos fibers will experience gradual damage, thus inhibiting respiration and absorption of oxygen in the bloodstream. Symptoms. Symptoms of asbestosis appear years after continuous exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of asbestosis : Chest or shoulder pain. Constant dry cough. In severe cases, fingernails may become rounded, widened or enlarged. Reduced appetite. Weight loss. Shortness of breath or shortness of breath. Fatigue. Breath sounds. Cause. Asbestosis is experienced by many workers in the industrial sector. Professions at risk for asbestosis : Mining workers. Electrical and construction workers. Mechanic. Rail installation techni...

Pruritus ani (anal itching)

Pruritus ani is a condition the skin around the anal canal feels very itchy, so the sufferer scratches it. This condition makes you feel uncomfortable, as well as causing wounds from scratching. Factors that cause itching in the anus to get worse : Hot conditions. oist. Wet around the anus. There is stool residue on the skin around the anus. Stress and anxiety. Complications due to constantly scratching the skin around the anus : Skin irritation and cuts. Thickening of the skin around the anus. Infection. Symptoms. Symptoms of anal itching can be accompanied by : Redness. Feel hot. Pain in the skin around the anus. Irritation. Immediately go to the hospital if you experience symptoms : Bleeding or discharge such as mucus from the anus. Lumps around the anus. Changes in bowel pattern. Cause. Too often or rarely clean the anal skin. Using unsuitable skin cleaning products. Sexually transmitted infections. Yeast and pinworm infect...

Anosmia

Anosmia is a condition of losing the ability to smell. Anosmia can interfere with daily activities because a person cannot smell the aroma, it also affects the taste of salty, sweet, sour, or bitter foods on the tongue. Over a long period of time, losing the ability to taste food can cause : Weight loss. Malnutrition. Depression. Temporary cases of anosmia caused by the flu will then disappear after the flu is cured. But in some cases, anosmia can be prolonged, even permanent. Anosmia that occurs for a long time can be a symptom of a serious illness, so it needs to be examined further by a doctor. If you suddenly experience anosmia without an obvious cause, consult a doctor immediately so that the cause can be identified and treated. Cause. Anosmia is a condition that occurs when inhaled chemical molecules are blocked from attaching to nerve endings in the nose. Anosmia can also occur due to nerve disorders from the nose to the brain. Diseases that can cau...