Do not confuse star shaped leaves of sweet gum tree with that of maple. Unlike maple tree leaves, they are glossy, thick and leathery. In active growing seasons, the leaves are lustrous and dark green in color. As fall arrives, the leaf color turns vibrant orange, red and purplish.
Anyone with a history of asbestos exposure should seek immediate medical attention if they experience any of the following symptoms: Shortness of breath. chest pain. fluid buildup around the lungs (pleural effusion) significant and unexplained weight loss. chronic and dry/raspy cough. coughing up blood. loss of appetite.
Most people do not show any signs or symptoms of asbestos-related disease for 10 to 20 years or more after exposure. The most common asbestos-related illnesses are lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis: Lung cancer â¢ Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that invades and obstructs the lungâs air passages.Cigarette smoking greatly increases the likelihood of a person developing lung cancer as the result of asbestos exposure.iving With Asbestos-Related IllnessâA Self-Care Guide a physician for advice. Most cases of lung cancer in workers occurred 15 years or more after the person was first exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma â¢ Mesothelioma is a very rare cancer of the lining of the chest or abdomen.