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When people think about asbestos exposure and how it affects them, one of the common diseases that comes up is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a disease that affects the lungs, and it is a type of cancer. However, this is not the same as saying that a person has lung…

When people think of mesothelioma, their thoughts usually turn to older men who were likely exposed to asbestos in construction, shipyards or other occupation locations. They might not think much about the people who were children with a parent who worked in one of…

Many cases of asbestos-related lung disease could and should have been avoided by the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Safety standards have been in place for many years. Yet, some companies choose to ignore them to the detriment of their…

The year 2020 presented many challenges for patient care, and doctors and hospitals have done their best to keep up. Unfortunately, that has often meant deferring routine screening tests for patients who are asymptomatic of disease. Thus, non-urgent care wound up…

It’s long been recognized that some occupations carry a higher risk than others for asbestos exposure and the diseases that develop as a result. Construction workers, carpenters, shipyard workers, factory workers and others have all been exposed in the past to…

Asbestos causes cancer in some people, and that’s a fact that is widely accepted. Despite that, there are still times when asbestos is used in America. The Environmental Protection Agency has air toxics regulations that apply to people who will be working on a…

As a teacher, you take great pride in putting today’s youth on the right track to a better future. While doing so, you hope that you’re able to remain safe and healthy. There are health and safety hazards that are easy to pinpoint and avoid. There are also those, such…

It goes without saying that you should do whatever you can to prevent asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, most people who are exposed to asbestos don’t know it. And for that reason, long-term exposure is often a concern. Asbestos has the potential to cause a variety of…

Working as a mechanic can be a rewarding and potentially lucrative career. Those with specialized skills who have been in the industry for decades may be able to charge a premium if they service classic cars or help people maintain their luxury vehicles. Regardless of…

Of all the places that you might look for signs that you’re getting sick, your fingernails or toenails might not be very high up on the list. However, if you have spent much of your career working with asbestos, your fingernails or toenails could give you an early…