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Do you think you're at risk for asbestos exposure? Look at the details below and find out more about this deadly substance. These people include those that: have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos for small amounts of time, unexplained breathing problems, long-term dealings with asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have involved themselves with asbestos-related industries even if the person who worked with asbestos has no noticeable symptoms.
In general, there is a group of diseases that result from asbestos exposure: 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), pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung) and lung cancer. Some symptoms of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible signs of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is essential to seek a doctor's advice 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.) Other tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Often, doctors speak a language that is baffling to the average person. Don't be afraid to question your medical professional about your circumstance. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, request that he explain it in a way that you can better comprehend. Weitz & Luxenberg believes that all citizens who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as mesothelioma.
Dealing with mesothelioma can be demanding. Weitz & Luxenberg can help decrease some of the burden by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.
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