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- Does your child’s school have an asbestos management plan?
Oct 6, 2018
Pittsburgh contains many schools — some public, others non-profit or parochial. The city itself and surrounding suburbs are beautiful and often include older buildings with intricate architecture that attracts artists and casual tourists who simply enjoy looking at old structures that have a lot of woodwork and complex designs. Sadly, however, if your child attends a Pennsylvania school, he or she may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Your school officials have hopefully executed a solid...Read More - 6 kinds of asbestos can threaten your safety
Oct 4, 2018
When you hear someone talk about asbestos, you probably immediately think about the fibrous materials that are found in roofing materials or insulation. You may have learned about the dangers of asbestos in the past but not realized that you had actually been exposed. If you were exposed, you could develop mesothelioma or asbestosis, both of which can affect your health negatively and potentially become life-threatening. Asbestos is not dangerous in every single product where...Read More - What is an extrapleural pneumonectomy?
Sep 28, 2018
Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer that spreads slowly over the years until it finally causes symptoms. Many victims do not know that they are ill until they are in the later stages of the disease. While mesothelioma is fatal if left untreated, there are significant advances in medicine that can help stop the spread of the disease completely in some cases. One of those options is called an extrapleural pneumonectomy, or EPP. This is...Read More - When to suspect asbestos as a source of illness
Sep 23, 2018
When you suffer adverse health, it can be challenging to figure out what is causing your current condition. That’s what doctors are for, right? However, even a doctor may have trouble forming a correct diagnosis if your symptoms include signs that intersect numerous types of possible illnesses. That’s why it is important to be able to give your doctor a background, along with present-day symptoms. For instance, if you show up at an ER with...Read More - Asbestosis: Symptoms to look for
Sep 21, 2018
If you work in an industry where you may be exposed to asbestos, then you should be aware of the symptoms and signs of asbestosis. Asbestosis is a disease of the lungs that develops when fibrous asbestos scars the lungs. Asbestosis generally originates from workplace exposure to asbestos. However, it can come from any exposure to asbestos in its fibrous form. The disease generally takes years to develop. By the time people recognize that they...Read More - How vermiculite and asbestos are connected
Sep 14, 2018
Like many Pennsylvania residents, you may be familiar with the terms vermiculite and asbestos but not have a clear understanding of either. You may even have heard somewhere along the line that asbestos is a potentially dangerous material; however, that doesn’t mean you are fully educated on the topic. There is a dangerous connection between vermiculite and asbestos. To protect your family’s health, it’s a good idea to research to learn more about the health...Read More - Understanding mesothelioma diagnoses and life expectancy
Sep 12, 2018
As a person with mesothelioma, one of the things you may wonder is how long your life expectancy is. Mesothelioma spreads quickly and is aggressive. For many people, the reality is that it is caught too late to do much to prevent it from spreading. This rare form of cancer can affect the heart, lungs and stomach, and it is generally a result of asbestos exposure. A person with mesothelioma has an average life expectancy...Read More - Things to discuss with your doctor re mesothelioma
Sep 8, 2018
When a Pennsylvania doctor officially diagnosed your current adverse health condition as mesothelioma, you may have felt like the earth dropped out from beneath your feet. This would be an understandable reaction, especially if you were already aware that this is an incurable cancer. You hopefully have a strong support system in place, as you come to terms with your diagnosis and move forward in life. One of your priorities at this time may be getting...Read More - Widow sues over asbestos filters in cigarettes
Sep 7, 2018
In an interesting news report about asbestos lawsuits, the Reynolds Tobacco Company was ordered to release lists of people, smokers and employees, who sued Lorillard Inc., due to illnesses from cigarettes and their filters that had asbestos inside. The company, ordered to release the information by a three-judge panel in Pennsylvania, inherited liability for the company’s past lawsuit when it purchased the company in July 2015. The lists are vital to a case involving a...Read More - What are the treatment options for people with mesothelioma?
Aug 29, 2018
As a person with mesothelioma, you’re in a difficult situation. You may survive for a long time with this disease, but there are no guarantees. The disease, as it progresses, is painful and suffocating. There are some options for patients who find out that they have mesothelioma, though. Although it’s not curable, there are ways that science and medicine can help you slow the progression of the disease. Four treatment options to consider There are...Read More