Gates was born in Bremerton, Washington, to William Henry Gates I or Sr. (Bremerton, Washington, March 14, 1891 â Bremerton, Washington, August 17, 1969), and wife (married in Tacoma, Washington, July 14, 1913) Lillian Elizabeth Rice (Bremerton, Washington, April 23, 1891 â Bremerton, Washington, November 27, 1966).
Recognizing the Symptoms of Asbestos. In most cases, symptoms donât start to appear until around 20 years after exposure. Common symptoms of asbestosis include: 1  shortness of breath. 2  tightness in the chest. 3  persistent cough with mucus. 4  chest pain. 5  appetite loss. 6  finger clubbing (enlarged fingertips). 7  nail deformities.
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.