Blog: Asbestos
- Understanding pleural effusion
Apr 18, 2019
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, is not always dangerous to humans. However, when it’s breathed into the lungs or enters the stomach lining, it can embed itself, cause scarring and lead to cancer. There are many different diseases people may suffer as a result of exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma and asbestosis are two, but others include lung cancer, diffuse plural thickening and pleural effusion. Of these, pleural effusion is probably one of the least discussed...Read More - Asbestos: Once banned but now present in the United States
Apr 2, 2019
If you’re worried about asbestos still being used in America, you’re not alone. Many people were under the impression that asbestos was no longer legal. However, it is, and since that’s the case, the best thing you can do for yourself is to find out where asbestos is used and how to avoid it. Asbestos has long been used in insulation since it has properties that keep structures comfortable. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned...Read More - Asbestosis: Another risk from asbestos
Mar 18, 2019
When people think about diseases that arise from asbestos exposure, the most common disease brought up is mesothelioma. However, this is not the only disease that can arise from asbestos exposure. Another dangerous disease that asbestos exposure can lead to is asbestosis. Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease, which is caused by inhaling fibers of asbestos. The fibers get trapped in the lungs. They cause shortness of breath, scarring and other symptoms. The symptoms of...Read More - Asbestos: Not actually banned in the United States
Mar 12, 2019
Most people are under the impression that asbestos is banned in the United States, but that’s not entirely true. In fact, the toxin is still found in some products in the United States today. Although there is evidence that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, efforts made to block it from use in the United States have failed. Asbestos is not mined in the United States any longer, and its uses are limited...Read More - Know when asbestos is dangerous to prevent injury
Feb 22, 2019
As someone who is struggling with a diagnosis that is a result of asbestos exposure, you’ve made it your responsibility to warn others of the dangers of asbestos and to fight for your rights that were violated as a result of exposure. Not all asbestos is dangerous, but some can be. Knowing the difference can help people avoid harm and the risks that come with asbestos exposure. When does asbestos become dangerous? Asbestos becomes dangerous...Read More - Know your rights after asbestos exposure
Feb 8, 2019
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral fiber that could become trapped in your lungs or other parts of your body. Once trapped, these fibers can cause scarring that eventually leads to cancer or other complications. Interestingly, asbestos is naturally found in the soil and rocks. It’s all around people all the time, but it’s not dangerous. Why? The number of times you’re exposed and the severity of exposure matters. Exposure outdoors isn’t likely to be as...Read More - Exposed to asbestos? Here’s what you should know
Jan 25, 2019
If you’re working and find out that you’ve been exposed to asbestos, you may not be sure what you can do to help yourself. You know that exposure can lead to mesothelioma, but is there anything you can do to help prevent it? If you think that you’ve been exposed to asbestos, there is a real concern that you could have asbestos fibers in your lungs or other parts of your body. Yes, they have...Read More - Is second-hand asbestos exposure a threat?
Jan 8, 2019
You may know that people who are exposed to asbestos have a higher likelihood of developing asbestosis or mesothelioma. What you may not know is that people who were not directly exposed may also be at risk of developing these conditions. Secondary exposure, also known as second-hand exposure, can happen when asbestos fibers are carried home on a worker’s clothing or materials. Asbestos fibers float in the air, so it was fairly common for fibers...Read More - Asbestos litigation: Who is to blame?
Jan 3, 2019
Asbestos is a mineral, and it is naturally found in nature. Of course, in the amounts you’re exposed to in nature, the likelihood of falling ill would be extremely low. Unfortunately, in certain businesses, the use of asbestos was common, leading to many people developing life-altering health conditions. Today, people know that breathing in asbestos is extremely dangerous. Being exposed to mineral asbestos may have no significant effects after the initial exposure, but decades later,...Read More - No, asbestos isn’t illegal in the United States
Dec 15, 2018
As someone who has been threatened with asbestos exposure and who now struggles with the risk of mesothelioma within your lifetime, one of the greatest questions you may have is why the United States still uses this dangerous mineral. The United States has not banned asbestos, even though it is highly regulated. In life, there are many toxins that are naturally dangerous to humans. Asbestos is one of them, particularly when it is in the...Read More