Babies Are More Susceptible To Inhaling Talc Laced With Asbestos Than Adults
Johnson & Johnson targeted babies with their talcum powder advertising implying its safety
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - Infants are especially prone to respiratory problems brought on by talc inhalation. Dr. Stanley Spinner, Chief Medical Officer at Texas Children's Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care, claims that inhaling talc, even when free of asbestos, can cause respiratory problems. A mineral called talc is frequently found in cosmetic and personal care products. Talc dust particles can irritate and inflame the lungs when inhaled, which can result in respiratory problems like coughing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties. Chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD, which can be fatal, can result from prolonged exposure to talc. Incredibly, Johnson & Johnson, an international conglomerate with billions of dollars in assets targeted infants for decades with their deadly talcum powder asbestos mixture. Dr. Spinner claims that infants are at a higher risk than adults because of their quick breathing, higher air intake per pound of body weight, and smaller airways. Talc powder inhalation can result in lung inflammation and irritation, which can impair breathing. Although it is less frequent, adults who inhale talc powder can still have respiratory problems such as coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing. Individuals with ovarian or lung cancer may look to file a Johnson’s Baby Powder lawsuit alleging that their mother’s use of talcum powder as an infant led to developing cancer as an adult.
Talc inhalation can also lead to respiratory problems for those in vulnerable populations like people who work in cosmetic manufacturing areas. Millions of people work in factories that manufacture cosmetics and other beauty care and other products that contain talc and are at risk of developing lung cancer from long-term exposure. Those who work in environments where talc is routinely inhaled are at risk for serious lung damage or cancer, according to research. The lung tissue may get encrusted with talc particles, which can lead to persistent inflammation and scarring that may eventually lead to mesothelioma or lung cancer. Prolonged talc exposure may increase the chance of developing certain cancers. Workers must follow all workplace safety procedures and put on the appropriate personal protective equipment, such as a respirator. regulations and practices to reduce their exposure to talc dust. Long-term talc exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer as well as chronic respiratory problems and lung cancer. It's crucial to take preventative actions, such as using talc-based products sparingly, refraining from breathing talc powder, wearing the proper personal protection equipment in dusty workplaces, and adhering to safety rules and regulations, to reduce these hazards. People can protect their respiratory health and lower their chance of developing serious respiratory illnesses by being aware of the hazards connected with talc inhalation and adopting the necessary precautions.
More than 38,000 talcum powder cancer lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn mothers that the talcum powder they advertised as safe for infant use contained asbestos, a deadly carcinogen and could also cause ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, and other forms of lung disease if inhaled. The inhalation warning on the bottles of talc was overwhelmed by the huge image of a happy baby and the product was labeled and branded as "Baby Powder," overriding any thoughts that it could be damaging the infant's long-term health. Johnson & Johnson went so far as to market the product in a type of packaging that guaranteed particles of talc had to become airborne to be applied.
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