Blog: Asbestos
- How a loved one’s industrial career could cause your mesothelioma
Aug 6, 2021
Certain kinds of cancer have strong medical correlations with personal behavior. Lung cancer, throat cancer and cancer of the mouth all have strong correlations with tobacco use. Liver cancer is common in those with alcohol addiction issues. The jobs that people do can also increase their likelihood of developing certain cancers. If you never worked with hazardous materials or in an industrial setting, a diagnosis with mesothelioma can seem like a mystery. After all, mesothelioma...Read More - Asbestos exposure and symptoms
Jul 28, 2021
Though asbestos has been regulated by law over the years, it still gets used in many industries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Asbestos is a fibrous substance known for its heat-resistant properties, which makes it a preferred material for building. However, asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma and other lung diseases from inhaling it. Overview of asbestos The U.S. Department of Health classifies asbestos as a carcinogen, or a cancer-causing agent. If asbestos gets inhaled, it may...Read More - Defining chrysotile asbestos
Jul 19, 2021
Older Pennsylvania residents will remember that asbestos was once hailed as a miracle material. It’s strong, lightweight and flame-resistant. At one time, asbestos was used in everything from house siding to book covers and insulation. That was before people realized that it could have negative impacts on human health. Some types of asbestos can cause serious conditions asbestosis and mesothelioma. Classifying asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that can be sourced by mining. For...Read More - Were you exposed to asbestos from household items?
Jun 28, 2021
While most news reports highlight asbestos exposure as it relates to at-risk occupations such as heavy industry and construction work, it is not uncommon for individuals to suffer deadly exposure in the comfort of their own homes. Even though this could mean the construction materials such as roofing, siding, tile or pipes, there are numerous consumer products that could ultimately prove just as dangerous. Even in the home, individuals turn a cautious eye toward materials...Read More - New developments in treating lung cancer
Jun 18, 2021
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment technique that harnesses the power of your immune system to fight cancer. Pennsylvania patients should know that it is showing great promise when it comes to fighting lung cancer. That’s particularly true if the cancer is caught at an early stage. Understanding immunotherapy Immunotherapy is sometimes called biological therapy. There are two main types of immunotherapy. The first is activation immunotherapy, which triggers a response from the immune system. The...Read More - What is an exposure trigger?
Jun 3, 2021
In insurance law in Pennsylvania and across the United States, an exposure trigger is defined as an event that causes a particular policyholder’s coverage to “kick in” or to commence. Generally speaking, an exposure trigger is applicable in personal injury claims associated with contact with some type of hazardous substance in the past. Exposure trigger and asbestos claims and litigation One of the most common applications of an exposure trigger is in asbestos claims and...Read More - What to know about asbestosis
May 27, 2021
Asbestos is a natural, fibrous mineral still used in certain industries, but laws have regulated it. Workers in Pennsylvania who get exposed to asbestos have a greater risk of certain diseases. While asbestos is primarily linked to the lung cancer called mesothelioma, it can also cause asbestosis. Asbestosis overview Asbestosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, which scar the lung tissue. While no amount of exposure is safe, it commonly occurs...Read More - The dangers of exposure to asbestos
May 24, 2021
People in Pennsylvania who worked in certain industries in the 1970s and earlier may have been exposed to asbestos on the job. Their families may have been exposed as well since the employees might have carried asbestos fibers home on their clothing. As a result of asbestos exposure, people can develop lung problems, including lung cancer. Health problems from asbestos exposure Mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs,...Read More - Is there a safe level of asbestos exposure?
May 19, 2021
Federal laws regulate asbestos, a fibrous material, but it is still used in many industries today. People in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, exposed to asbestos may be at risk for various illnesses from inhaling the fibers. Stats show asbestos-related illnesses caused around 40,000 deaths in 2016, but the illnesses occur at different exposure levels. Diseases caused by asbestos Asbestos is primarily linked to mesothelioma, a cancer that causes tumors on the mesothelium, or lining, of the lungs,...Read More - Factors that could lead to asbestos-related disease
May 6, 2021
Some people in Pennsylvania develop asbestos-related diseases after being exposed to asbestos through their jobs or home environments. When people are diagnosed with mesothelioma or a similar asbestos-related illness, it can be devastating. Knowing the factors that can increase the risk of developing these diseases may help people to take preventative steps. Smoking and asbestos exposure People who smoke and who are exposed to asbestos have a much higher risk of developing lung cancer than...Read More