Lung cancer increases your sensitivity to a lot of things. And, unfortunately, many of those things may be living and breeding inside your home.
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Poor air quality inside the house can be harmful for those living with lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association. Of course, the respiratory system is greatly affected in lung cancer cases. So, any household triggers such as asbestos can increase the frequency – or even pain – of lung cancer symptoms: cough, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, etc.
It’s important to clean your home from top to bottom to improve the quality of air. Here are some things to look for:
Asbestos
Some experts name asbestos as the cause of cancer. It has since been banned from use in certain products, but many old homes may have been built with asbestos-based products. If there is any possibility of asbestos being in your home, be sure to contact a trained professional to inspect the place before doing any remodeling or cleaning. Asbestos becomes airborne once its disturbed by cutting or sanding the walls, floors or other materials.