How does asbestos exposure occur?

Asbestos causes a range of health conditions, which is why the government put restrictions on its use decades ago. By the time those regulations set in, though, there were already consequences. People working in various industries in Illinois already had enough...

Understanding asbetsos diseases and symptoms

Most people in Illinois have heard about asbestos and may know that it has been widely used in construction as it is a fire-resistant material. However, over the years, it has been discovered that unprotected exposure to asbestos may contribute to the development of...

Asbestosis: what you need to know

You may already be aware that prolonged exposure to asbestos can put you at risk of developing mesothelioma and other types of lung cancer. However, it can also put you at risk of other respiratory conditions that you may not be aware of. One of these is asbestosis,...