Asbestos &amp; Mesothelioma News

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Where You Might Have Been Exposed to Asbestos

Asbestos was an extremely common ingredient in building materials and other products for the better half of a century. As a result, this dangerous naturally-occurring substance can be found in homes, workplaces, as well as other buildings. Unfortunately, a lot of exposure happened in the workplace.The Construction IndustryThe construction industry is known for its once liberal use of building supplies that contained asbestos. This is because asbestos is both heat and fire resistant. It is also resistant to chemicals and non-conductive to electricity. The use of asbestos started in the late 1800s and continued unhindered until the late 1970s. As...

29 May

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The Difference Between Asbestosis and Mesothelioma

While it is true that asbestos is the main cause of mesothelioma and asbestosis, the two illnesses are vastly different, despite their route cause being the same. These differences range from signs, and symptoms, to prognosis, and treatment. The main difference between asbestosis and mesothelioma is that mesothelioma is a type of cancer, while asbestosis is a pulmonary disease. However, it should be noted that if one has asbestosis, they are more likely to develop lung cancer in the future.Asbestosis Asbestosis, like mesothelioma, is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. In asbestosis, these fibers make their way to one’s lungs and become...

29 May

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Expectations For My Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Asbestos was a popular building material up until the late 1970’s, after which the United States banned use of this material. Properties of asbestos like sound absorption and fire resistance made it the default choice for roofing in many homes. The fact is that asbestos is a toxic substance that is responsible for one of the worst forms of cancer.Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the lungs and abdomen. Symptoms include shortness of breath, crackling in the chest cavity, weight loss, a dry cough, and a bloody cough. Mesothelioma is incredibly difficult to detect early, as its symptoms...

29 May

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The Importance of Clinical Trials – Especially for Mesothelioma Victims