Help for Veterans
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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. Some examples of 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, troubles with their respiratory system, prolonged exposure to asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have labored in asbestos-related areas even if the person who worked with asbestos has no noticeable symptoms.
In general, there is a group of diseases that have been linked to 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). Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible warning signs of asbestos exposure 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 medical opinion if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. The usual mode 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. At times, doctors speak a language unintelligible to the average person. Don't fear asking your physician about your circumstance. If you don't fully understand your doctor, have him put it in plain words so you can better know your condition. Weitz & Luxenberg is a proponent of the idea that all people who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for deadly diseases such as mesothelioma.
Dealing with mesothelioma can be trying. Weitz & Luxenberg can help lessen some of the worry by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.
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