WARNING SYMPTOMS OF ASBESTOS

Early detection of warning symptoms that signal asbestos disease can save lives

Thousands of retired workers diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma have filed asbestos claims against employers and manufacturers who failed to provide a safe working environment or describe warning symptoms of asbestos diseases to their workers.

If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma and seek asbestos lawsuit information, we urge you to contact our law firm, Weitz & Luxenberg, today through the communication form at left.

WARNING SYMPTOMS OF ASBESTOS DISEASE

July 7, 2010 – Warning symptoms of asbestos-related mesothelioma do not appear for many years after the exposure, making it very difficult for doctors to detect the cancer in its crucial early stages. Mesothelioma's long latency period is why the cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage of development.

Workers who suspect they were exposed to asbestos on the job, even up to 50 years ago, and have not yet exhibited warning symptoms, should schedule periodic chest X-rays or pulmonary function tests to identify any early warning symptoms of asbestos exposure.

The sooner symptoms of asbestos exposure are recognized by a doctor, the greater the chances of a patient’s recovery.

Warning symptoms of asbestos mesothelioma

Of the three types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma is the most common, comprising approximately two-thirds of all mesothelioma cases.

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma cancer include:

Persistent dry or raspy cough
Coughing up blood
Difficulty in swallowing
Night sweats or fever
Unexplained weight loss of 10 percent, or more
Fatigue
Persistent pain in the chest or rib area
Painful breathing
Shortness of breath even when at rest
Appearance of lumps under the skin on the chest

If you exhibit any of these symptoms it does not necessarily indicate the presence of mesothelioma. But a physical exam is still advised.

Workers in the construction, automobile and maritime industries are most vulnerable to occupational asbestos exposure, which occurs most commonly through the accidental inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers.

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If you once worked with asbestos-based products and suspect you are showing warning symptoms of asbestos disease, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a legal force in the asbestos litigation field, having obtained record-setting verdicts and settlements for American workers injured by occupational asbestos exposure.

If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestosis, protect your family’s future financial security today by obtaining a free appraisal of your case through the communication form at left.