Important Information for Our Vets
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Do you fit the description below? If so, you may want to consider getting tested for exposure to asbestos. First off, there are some questions one should ask to figure out if exposure to asbestos is an issue. Some questions to ask include: Do you think you have had prolonged exposure to asbestos? Are you an immediate family member of someone who has worked in asbestos-related industries? Have you worked somewhere where asbestos insulation was used? Is it possible your exposure to asbestos was in the form of a "burst exposure" (a very heavy concentration) to asbestos for short periods of time? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may wish to discuss this with your health-care provider.
In general, there is a group of diseases that result from 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 main indicators of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible signs of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is imperative to get tested if you feel that you have been exposed to asbestos. Other ways of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Additional tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. There are times when a doctor may speak a language that is perplexing to the average person. Don't fear asking your medical professional about your circumstance. If you don't totally grasp your doctor, get him to break it down so can better understand. Weitz & Luxenberg is a proponent of the idea that all those who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as mesothelioma.
Living with mesothelioma can be hard. Weitz & Luxenberg can help decrease some of the worry by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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