"As a worker with asbestos, will I have any long-term health effects from breathing smoke or dust?

Most dust-induced eye, nose, throat, and lung irritation does not result in long-term health effects. Long-term health effects caused by asbestos dust generally occur only after a worker has been exposed for very long periods(for example, after years of working in a dusty workplace).

However, asthma and persistent asthma-like symptoms (wheezing, difficulty breathing) are occasionally caused by exposure to high levels of irritants. Chronic cough, phlegm, and/or shortness of breath can also occasionally occur. If you have these symptoms, you should see a doctor.

The asbestos attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. have represented people affected by mesothelioma for over 20 years. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

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