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Back in the 1970s, asbestos was a common component of all sorts of household goods and building materials. The homes of that era were literally full of asbestos-containing products. By now, almost everybody recognizes the health dangers posed by asbestos exposure. The…

Asbestos, though now largely banned, was used for many years in insulation, tiles and many other applications. At first, its resistance to fire and general durability made it seem like a very useful product, but the rise of asbestos-related diseases made it clear that…

If you used to work for a company that later disclosed that it exposed its workers to asbestos, you may be in a position to make a claim. If you develop an asbestos-related illness, you may be concerned that you won’t be able to claim, though, because the company is…

Individuals exposed to asbestos fibers in the workplace seldom show symptoms of a developing illness right away. It instead takes them between 20 and 60 years to become remarkably ill. By then, doctors can do little more than slow the progression of this particularly…

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…