Asbestos

The topic of my disease diary is lung cancer. The reason, why I have chosen it is, because I also have witnessed how somebody died because of lung cancer and I want to know how that could happen. In the following report I will talk about the characteristic of the cancer, the causes and symptoms, the treatment of the disorder and how the relationship is to other body systems. Lung cancer, also called carcinoma of the lung or pulmonary carcinoma, is an enormously deadly tumor in the lung. The…

Ron was seen today following the HRCT scan to assess for the significance of the crackles in the setting of his mild decrease in gas transfer factor. The HRCT showed multiple bilateral calcified pleural plaques consistent with his known past asbestos exposure, probably as a child, and some mild subpleural reticulation in the bi-basal regions noted, but no interstitial fibrotic change. The significance of these findings is uncertain and given that we have no past chest imaging that Ron can…

with a smoking room, something of an oddity on a ship destined to be inflated with an incredibly flammable gas. The smoking room was built with an airlock, which would keep any flames from spreading to the rest of the ship. The room was lined with asbestos. On May 6, 1937, the great Zeppelin airship had made its first successful crossing of the Atlantic and planned to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey. With friends and family watching the arrival of the great lighter-than-air craft, it…

lesson that a prideful disregard of the warnings of those older and wiser can lead to dreadful consequences. Both myths use imagery to help the theme and for the reader to visualize. For example in Phaethon it says “ tall as a tree, dressed in an asbestos armor” (pg. 52). These details show a descriptive visualization. The author uses imagery to help the theme. In Daedalus and Icarus it says “The guards looked up astonished...”(pg 59). That detail shows how the guards felt. It also shows what…

When a traumatic event occurs in society, the effect is vast on individuals that live in that society and can even affect those not directly involved. Catastrophes cause enormous changes in the way an individual thinks, behaves, and the environment the individual lives in. Every person deals with catastrophe in his or her own way; however, following the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack, studies have shown that patterns occur. People can be affected directly or indirectly when…

they are diagnosed, so it is hard to tell sometimes. The main cause of lung cancer is smoking, which makes up about 85% of all cases. Secondhand smoking is how most non-smokers are diagnosed with lung cancer. Some other causes are from working with asbestos, uranium dust, or radioactive gas radon. A person can be diagnosed with lung cancer if they have had a lung tissue that was scarred by a disease or an infection, which is called scar carcinoma. Some researchers have been considering and…

Waterline History Every household has running water for taking showers, cleaning clothes, washing dishes, and many other circumstances. These households get their water through water distribution in which water is pumped in a main line pipe and distributed nationwide. The water is distributed through main line pipes varying in sizes based on the amount of water flow and pressure behind it. The water main is then tapped and a service line, usually ¾”-1” copper, is tied into the house giving you…

gas powered remote control car racing. In regards of my work experience in the environmental field. I had the opportunity to work with three different companies: as Hazardous Waste Operations / Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Supervisor and as Lead, Asbestos and PCB’s removal project manager. In addition, I had the opportunity to serve as Safety and Health Officer and Hazardous Material Transportation Officer at various levels through the Department of…

Subsections of the Respiratory System By Tiffany Steele There are nine subsections in the Respiratory System (J00-J99). Acute Respiratory Infections (J00-J06) is usually an acute or short-term infection, meaning it doesn’t last very long. Some of the symptoms for Acute Respiratory Infection include sore throat, sneezing, low grade fever, nasal congestion, ear pressure, nasal drainage, and cough. The usual treatment for Acute Respiratory Infections include having to monitor temperature…

Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has played an essential role in America. Being one of the only institutions of higher learning where African Americans could receive a quality education free from discrimination as well as space for community organization, HBCUs has been an important cultural resource in the African American community. To add, HBCUs have produce many prominent African Americans who have made great contributions to American society. Historic figures such Dr. Martin…