ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
Working in certain Georgia industries places you at a high risk of asbestos exposure. With increased asbestos exposure comes an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. A type of tumor that lines the stomach, heart and other organs, mesothelioma often develops...
Long-term exposure to asbestos can lead to many ill-effects, and pleural effusion is a medical condition that affects the lungs. A thin membrane known as the pleura lines the lungs and facilitates breathing. Pleural effusion occurs when fluid builds under this...
Those exposed to asbestos may experience shortness of breath, loss of appetite associated with weight loss, chest pain or tightness, and a dry, persistent cough associated with a condition called asbestosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, this is a disease that affects...
