Symptoms of Asbestosis
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Asbestosis usually goes undiagnosed for years, even decades, because the symptoms can take between twenty and thirty years to manifest themselves, and then do so only gradually. Asbestosis symptoms only become noticeable after significant portions of the lung have become scarred. It is the scarring of the lungs which causes them to become stiff, initially causing a difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. In smokers with chronic bronchitis, early symptoms of asbestosis may include a cough and wheeze. As the illness progresses, breathing becomes more difficult. While not common (about 15% of cases), some asbestosis victims may develop severe shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
Fluid accumulation in the lungs may cause a difficulty breathing in a person with noncancerous asbestos effusion. Furthermore, pleural plaques may develop in asbestosis victims which cause a mild breathing difficulty, again due to a reduction in the elasticity of the lung walls. Persistent pain in the chest and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms caused by mesothelioma.
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Asbestos Resources
Mesothelioma Cancer Centers provide specialized cancer treatments to victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers. Cancer treatments include: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery, Clinical Trials, and New Treatments for Cancer.
Mesothelioma Doctors specialize in the treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma Lung Cancer. This includes the three major types of Mesothelioma:
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Epithelial Mesothelioma
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Products that May Contain Some Asbestos
The following products may be a risk for Mesothelioma as they can still contain asbestos. A Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer will know what Asbestos Products may cause Mesothelioma.
- Insulation
- Wall and ceiling tiles
- Textured paints
- Asbestos pipe, wallboard and millboard
- Automobile and truck brakes, brake pads and brake linings
- Siding and roofing products
- Furnaces and boilers
- Toasters and hairdryers
- Pot holders and ironing board covers
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