Assistance for VAs: Anderson County Hospital
You can reach Anderson County Hospital at 421 South Maple Garnett, KS 66032 Phone: (785) 448-3131 ext. 309.
Tests for asbestos exposure should be administered to people who fit the description below. Read each of the bullet points below for the chief characteristics of those who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Anyone with breathing problems
- People with extended exposure to asbestos
- Those who think they have had ongoing exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of anyone who has worked in asbestos-related trades, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no evident exposure signs or difficulty breathing
The following are the ailments which result from asbestos exposure: Mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), lung cancer, 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 warning signs of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is essential to seek medical council if you believe that you have been exposed to asbestos. Other ways of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Extra tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Often, doctors speak a language unclear to the layman. Don't fear asking your physician about your circumstance. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, have him put it in plain words so you can better know your condition. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all citizens who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for potentially fatal diseases such as lung cancer.
Coping with mesothelioma can be taxing. Weitz & Luxenberg can help relieve some of the distress by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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