When asbestos exposure occurs on a regular basis, numerous lung diseases and difficulties can arise. According to the Mayo Clinic, atelectasis is a breathing complication that can occur after inhaling a foreign object. The condition causes collapse within the lung....
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The link between asbestos and mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is generally caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a name for materials that were used to help fireproof homes, warehouses and other buildings. During the 1970s, a series of laws were passed in an effort to...
When do symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses appear?
Most Illinois residents are aware that exposure to asbestos can be dangerous. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from asbestos-related illnesses were exposed to it before the full extent of the damage it can cause was understood. Symptoms can show up as little as a...
How mesothelioma affects a person’s psychological health
Illinois and other residents who spend years working around asbestos have endured many life changes regarding their health. Mesothelioma is a cancerous condition that is caused by repeated exposure to asbestos, and many workers in the construction and building...
3 ways employers may fail to minimize asbestos risks
From construction and demolition workers to firefighters, metal workers and mechanics, employees in many different industries may risk asbestos exposure on a day-to-day basis. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, even a few day’s exposure to...
Mesothelioma is often misdiagnosed in women
Many Illinois residents unfortunately have personal experience with mesothelioma. An aggressive form of cancer, it is an extremely devastating illness that is usually due to prolonged exposure to asbestos. This type of cancer affects the mesothelium, the thin layer of...
Are you at risk for developing mesothelioma?
Most Illinois residents have heard about the dangers of the fiber substance called asbestos. This was a commonly used building material until the late 1990s. It's most commonly found in insulation and can be harmful to people that come in contact with it. A rise in...
Is an employer responsible for protecting you from asbestos?
Most adults throughout Illinois depend on an employer to keep them safe at work. Keeping employees safe against the threat of robberies, accidents, and other concerns is important. With that said, you'll also want to consider if the company you work for is keeping you...
Taking action on asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a carcinogenic compound that can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other ailments. Individuals may be exposed to asbestos if they worked in certain trades because asbestos was used in construction materials and other products until the last several...
Mesothelioma is not the only asbestos-related disease
Prolonged asbestos exposure in Illinois may cause mesothelioma, a rare cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs, heart, or stomach. Asbestos is a natural substance made of flexible fibers still used in many products today, including vinyl tiles and insulation....
