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Learn more about the dangers of asbestos exposure and decide if you should be tested. Read each of the subsequent items for the most significant characteristics of those who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Those with breathing problems
- Individuals with ongoing exposure to asbestos
- Individuals who think they have had ongoing exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of those who have 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 have been linked to 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 initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is imperative to seek medical council if you believe that you have been exposed to asbestos. The usual mode of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Supplementary tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Physicians may speak a language unintelligible to the average person. You should not hesitate to ask your physician about your situation. If you don't totally grasp your doctor, request that he clarify so you can better comprehend. Weitz & Luxenberg believes that all citizens who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer.
Surviving with lung cancer can be very difficult. Weitz & Luxenberg can help diminish some of the hardship by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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