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- Are any masks effective protection against asbestos?
Feb 22, 2023
Inhaling asbestos is dangerous – this is common knowledge. The tiny particles that make up asbestos can get lodged in your lungs and other tissues, eventually causing mesothelioma or other asbestos-caused diseases. If you know there is a risk of asbestos, you may think wearing a mask will protect you. Unfortunately, not all masks are effective at preventing asbestos-related issues. Finding the right mask for asbestos protection To find the right mask for asbestos protection,...Read More - How do you know if you have mesothelioma?
Feb 7, 2023
It is certainly not a guarantee that those who are exposed to asbestos will later develop the aggressive type of cancer known as mesothelioma. But it does happen in many cases, and this type of cancer has a very high fatality rate. That’s why it’s important for people to understand what condition they’re dealing with as early as possible so that they can seek treatment. There are many different signs and symptoms to look for...Read More - Dealing with asbestos exposure in the workplace
Feb 2, 2023
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in construction and industrial materials due to its heat-resistant properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania mostly happens in workplace environments, particularly in industries such as construction shipbuilding and manufacturing. How exposure can occur Workplace asbestos exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are released into the air and breathed in by workers. This can...Read More - Does asbestos only affect older adults?
Jan 27, 2023
Asbestos can lead to many dangerous respiratory ailments and diseases. The most common is mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer. It impacts the lining around some of your organs, including your lungs. It can also be found in the abdomen, although those cases are rarer than pulmonary mesothelioma. If you start looking into these cases, however, you’ll find a trend. Often, it is older adults who are impacted by mesothelioma. They may be in...Read More - Questions to ask your doctor after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Jan 26, 2023
While any serious medical diagnosis can be bad news, being diagnosed with a terminal illness like mesothelioma, which cannot be totally cured, can be devastating news. Mesothelioma is a form of malignant cancer that may develop after asbestos exposure. If you’ve just been diagnosed with mesothelioma, then this must be a traumatic and intimidating time. However, while you may try to absorb all the emotions at once, it would help to seek answers to some...Read More - Could secondary asbestos exposure be to blame for your illness?
Jan 12, 2023
When people discuss the medical risks involved with asbestos exposure, the focus is almost exclusively on professionals who may end up exposed on the job. People ranging from automobile mechanics to Navy shipyard workers and factory employees are at risk of developing conditions such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, which is cancer of the organ linings. Modern medical research has made it clear that there is no degree of asbestos exposure that is actually...Read More - Can you prevent asbestos exposure?
Jan 9, 2023
Many people are exposed to asbestos while working. In fact, nearly 40 thousand people are exposed to asbestos each year – that’s nearly a hundred people each day. Asbestos exposure is deadly and can cause many people to suffer from medical conditions. As such, people often wonder how they can reduce exposure to asbestos. Here’s what you should know: Understand where asbestos can be found Asbestos was once used in seemingly everything. As such, homes...Read More - 3 surprising things you might not know about asbestos
Jan 8, 2023
When you hear the word “asbestos,” what do you think? You probably know that it’s something that was used in buildings and is now considered to be extremely dangerous to those who’ve come in contact with it. You might be familiar with the fact that many people who worked with it day in and day out have suffered illness and have even lost their lives as a result of the exposure. Here are a few...Read More - More women are dying from mesothelioma
Dec 15, 2022
Just about everyone now understands that long-term occupational exposure to asbestos can lead to conditions like cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Most people associate workplace asbestos illnesses with men, but women can also be sickened by exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a substantial increase in annual (non-age-adjusted) mesothelioma deaths among women since the beginning of the 21st century. It is wise for women (and men) to find out if their job...Read More - Pharmacists are crucial in treating asbestos disease
Dec 1, 2022
Asbestos exposure still occurs regularly in Pennsylvania, and the diseases caused by this harmful substance often necessitate lifelong counseling and treatment. If you are one of the hundreds of thousands who have suffered from it, it may be helpful for you to understand what pharmacists have to do with the asbestos screening and treatment process. Asbestos disease is still a prevalent issue Some people mistakenly believe that asbestos exposure is no longer a problem –...Read More