If you live in an older apartment or home in Illinois, you may have suspected the presence of asbestos. To better determine if you have asbestos in the home, you first need to understand what it is. Illinois EPA defines asbestos as a naturally-occurring mineral that...
How does COPD affect you?
Illinois residents like you may have spent time working, studying, or living in or around asbestos. Unfortunately, there are still some older buildings that have it, and if you grew up in a time in which it was not yet illegal, you may be suffering from the side...
How can you tell if there is asbestos in your home?
When you purchase any home in Illinois, it is important that you know it is safe from harmful materials that were once used to build. One of these materials is asbestos and according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners should now how to...
National Mesothelioma Registry Not Needed
There has been widespread national support including in Illinois of a National Mesothelioma Registry. As of July 25, 2019, Dr. Robert Cameron does not see the benefit in establishing the registry. The longtime leader thinks the money used to create a registry would be...
Emotional hurdles to overcome due to asbestos exposure
A lot of attention is given to the various health problems that people struggle with as a result of exposure to asbestos, even if the exposure occurred many decades ago. Likewise, people often understand the financial impact of this exposure, whether someone cannot...
