As Louisiana continues to recover from yet another round of devastating floods, many homeowners and business owners are rebuilding their property from the ground up. All of this destruction and renovation cause asbestos hidden in the ceilings, walls and floors to be…
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Do you know the signs and symptoms of asbestosis?
When you think about asbestos, the first illness that comes to mind may be mesothelioma. Interestingly, there are several different conditions that may develop due to exposure to asbestos, and mesothelioma is not the only one. Asbestosis is another illness that you…
3 practical ways to support a family member through a mesothelioma diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis can have a devastating impact on everyone involved. Often, close relatives and friends can be at a loss as to how to help. At times, providing support in practical ways may be the most useful thing to do. Assistance with regular day-to-day…
3 everyday places where asbestos may be found
It often comes as a surprise to many, but asbestos is not actually banned in the United States. Despite a reduction in its usage, the product may still be imported and used in certain circumstances Unfortunately, as the substance has been and can still be used in…
How many years does it take to develop an asbestos-related disease?
Asbestos-related diseases develop after asbestos exposure. Such exposure may be primary or secondary, and the time taken to develop related illnesses may take years. Symptoms also take a while before they start showing, so it is essential to be aware of the adverse…
Secondary asbestos exposure can be deadly
Primary asbestos exposure has long been proven harmful to the health of those exposed. Certain sectors like construction or shipbuilding industries have a higher risk of asbestos exposure, but the adverse effects do not end at the workplace. Workers can take asbestos…
How companies try to avoid responsibility for asbestos exposure
Most businesses focus the majority of their efforts on finding ways to maintain their market share and increase their profit margin. All too often, employees are the ones who end up losing out through company policies aimed at reducing operating costs. However,…
Why children can be at high risk for asbestos-related conditions
Most people who suffer from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related medical conditions were exposed as adults. However, children who are exposed to asbestos fibers are particularly vulnerable to developing these illnesses. It’s been estimated that children are five…
The U.S. still hasn’t banned asbestos – but the fight continues
Most Americans grew up hearing about as asbestos as a dangerous, carcinogenic substance that was largely a thing of the past. Unfortunately, the U.S., unlike a number of other countries, has never completely banned asbestos. Approximately 40,000 Americans die every…
Why do elderly Americans delay receiving mesothelioma treatment?
Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer for which there’s no reliable cure. The condition starts off as disruptive to a patient’s life and becomes increasingly debilitating and restrictive over time. There are treatment options that allow mesothelioma patients to…
