Information Regarding our Veterans: Sumter County Clinic
In order to get more information, the contact info for Sumter County Clinic is 407 North Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150 Phone: (803) 938-9901.
Read below to see if you may be at risk for exposure to asbestos. Primarily, there are some questions one should ask to figure out if exposure to asbestos is an issue. The questions are: 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 any of your answers to these questions were affirmative, 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, these warning 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 necessary to seek a professional opinion 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 unclear to the layman. Don't be afraid to question your doctor about your situation. If you don't fully understand your doctor, request that he explain it in a way that you can better comprehend. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all men and women who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the services they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer.
Surviving with asbestos-related diseases can be very difficult. Weitz & Luxenberg can help diminish some of the stress by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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