Help for Our Vets: Victoria Clinic
Contact information for Victoria Clinic is 1502 E. Airline Dr. Victoria, TX 77901 Phone: (361) 582-7700 or (877) 867-2671.
Learn more about the dangers of asbestos exposure and decide if you should be tested. The following is a list of those with higher chance of developing an asbestos-related disease:
- Those with breathing problems
- Those with prolonged exposure to asbestos
- Individuals who think they have had ongoing exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of individuals who have worked in asbestos-related areas, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no visible symptoms or breathing problems
Four specific diseases 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). Some symptoms 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 primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is vital to seek medical council if you imagine that you have been exposed to asbestos. The usual mode 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 is baffling to the average person. Be sure to ask your medical professional about your state. If you don't understand your doctor, request that he explain it in a way that you can better comprehend. Weitz & Luxenberg is a proponent of the idea that all those who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the services they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as mesothelioma.
Exposure to asbestos can seriously damage your health. Weitz & Luxenberg understands this and can provide assistance. For a free consultation, fill out the form below.
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