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ASBESTOS CAUSES MESOTHELIOMA, LUNG CANCER & OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES

Exposure to asbestos can lead to the following health conditions:

Asbestosis occurs when inhaled asbestos fibers are trapped inside the lungs. The body produces an acid in an attempt to dissolve these fibers, which causes scarring around the lung tissue. Eventually, this scarring becomes so severe that it disrupts lung function. The latency period - or amount of time between inhalation and diagnosis - for developing asbestosis is estimated at 25 to 40 years.

Lung cancer is an illness characterized by uncontrolled growth in the lung tissue. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing, and weight loss. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer in people who have been exposed to asbestos, but lung cancer can affect anyone. Even former or present smokers may be eligible for a lung cancer claim.
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium-the lining around the heart, chest, abdomen, heart and testicles that produces fluid to cushion and protect the organs as they move against each other. Each year approximately 3,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. This is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer divided into four types based on what part of the mesothelium shows cancer growth.

Head & Neck Cancers along with esophageal, throat, and thyroid cancer can all be caused or worsened by exposure to asbestos. Head and neck cancer describes a number of malignant tumors that develop in or around the throat, mouth, larynx, nose and sinuses.

TYPES OF MESOTHELIOMA

The three most common types of mesothelioma are:

Pleural mesothelioma occurs in the pleura, or the lining of the lungs. This is the most common form of mesothelioma accounting for 80-85% of diagnoses. It causes fluid and tumors in the lungs that restrict – and, in advanced stages, cut off – breathing. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include shortness of breath; weight loss; difficulty swallowing; painful coughing; chest pain under the rib cage; and pleural effusion, which is a buildup of fluid in the lungs or chest.

Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity and is typically caused by swallowing asbestos fibers, but can also result from lymph nodes circulating the fibers. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma often include abdominal pain or swelling; weight loss; bowel obstruction; and lumps of tissue in the abdomen.

Pericardial mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the heart. This is the rarest form of mesothelioma. Symptoms include chest pain or a "tight" feeling near the heart; persistent cough; weight loss; and an irregular breathing pattern or heartbeat, especially during exercise or exertion.

WHO HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS?

As mentioned, those in the construction and industrial industries are considered most at risk-although everyone has been exposed to some amount of asbestos in his or her lifetime. Most people diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness were exposed on a regular basis, usually on the job. Asbestos was widely used in a variety of industries, from oil refineries to railways. It was used in thousands of products, and is still used in some construction materials. Asbestos materials remain in many buildings, ships, and automobiles today.

Health risks from asbestos increase with longer and heavier exposure. The industries most associated with asbestos-related illnesses are:

Automotive - Asbestos is still used in clutches and brake pads. Until the 1970s, asbestos was widely used in transmission components, electric motor components, and heat-protective products. Asbestos materials remain in many automobiles built before 1975.

Military - Asbestos was used throughout all branches of the military, but was most prevalent on ships and in Navy yards.

Construction - Asbestos was extensively used in construction, from ceiling and floor tiles to joint compounds and cements. Exposure is likely among demolition workers, drywall removers, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

Commercial and industrial sites - This includes power plants, steel mills, textile factories, chemical plants, and oil refineries.

Shipbuilding - Asbestos was an ideal material for the shipbuilding industry, used everywhere from boilers to galleys.

Mining and milling - United States consumption of asbestos peaked in 1973, with hundreds of mining operations throughout the country. One mine continued operation until 2002.

Secondhand exposure can also cause asbestos-related illnesses. Workers who were heavily exposed to asbestos often brought home asbestos dust on their clothing, skin, shoes, and hair. Because of this, their families face an increased risk of mesothelioma.

The second-most common occupation among mesothelioma patients who passed away in 1999 was "homemaker/housewife," according to federal data. This alarming statistic proves that families of workers are extremely vulnerable to inadvertently inhaling asbestos fibers. There is no safe level of asbestos exposure; even minor or few incidents of secondhand exposure can cause serious illness.