Asperger syndrome. Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's, is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
While much of the focus on cancers caused by asbestos is on mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the lung, heart, or abdomen), other thoracic carcinomas, such as adenocarcinoma, are also caused by exposure to asbestos.lone, either cigarette smoking or asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer. In combination, asbestos and smoking have a synergistic effect, meaning asbestos and smoking together cause lung cancer at a rate that neither could produce independently. For instance:
Asbestosis is a long-term lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to Asbestos. The condition can lead to scarring on the lungs which can affect breathing.Most people do not show any signs of symptoms until 10-20 years after exposure.sbestosis is a long-term lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to Asbestos. The condition can lead to scarring on the lungs which can affect breathing.