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Different categories of people with asbestos exposure should be tested for asbestos-related diseases. Read each of the subsequent items for the main characteristics of those who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Individuals with breathing problems
- Anyone with ongoing exposure to asbestos
- People who think they have had extended exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of people who have worked in asbestos-related fields, even if the individual who worked with asbestos has no obvious signs of exposure or irregular breathing patterns
Certain illnesses 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. The warning signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the detectable warning 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 important to seek medical council 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. Physicians may speak a language that may be unlcear to the layman. Don't fear asking your medical professional about your situation. If you don't fully understand your doctor, have him explain it in a way that you can better know your condition. 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.
If you or someone you love has developed lung cancer after having contact with asbestos, allow us to help. It's never too late for a free case evaluation. The form below starts the process.
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