Information for VAs at Greenville Clinic

Here is some free information that maybe useful to VAs. Contact information for Greenville Clinic is 3510 Augusta Rd. Greenville, SC 29605 Phone: (864) 299-1600.

Do you think you're at risk for asbestos exposure? Look at the details below and find out more about this deadly substance. Read each of the following points for the most common characteristics of people who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:

• People with breathing problems
• Individuals with ongoing exposure to asbestos
• Those who think they have had prolonged exposure to asbestos
• Immediate family members of those who have worked in asbestos-related vocations, even if the individual who worked with asbestos has no visible symptoms or irregular breathing patterns

Four specific diseases have been linked to asbestos exposure: lung cancer, asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). The warning signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the detectable signs of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.

It is important to see a doctor if you think that you have been exposed to asbestos. One form of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Supplementary tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. At times, medical professionals may speak a language puzzling to the layman. If you are confused, you can ask your medical professional about your health problem. If you don't understand your doctor, ask her to clarify so you can better know your condition. All people who have participated in the U.S. Armed Forces should receive the services they deserve. Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to making this happen. This includes compensation for deadly diseases that are caused by contact with asbestos, such as mesothelioma.

Dealing with asbestos-related diseases can be daunting. Weitz & Luxenberg can help lessen some of the pressure by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.

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