Is it hot enough for you? As we enter the dog days of August, those words get tossed around frequently in the South.
But the truth is that for mesothelioma sufferers, there really are few good summer days here in Georgia.
Our summers are getting hotter
Data shows that from at least 1980, the mercury has been rising in Georgia, with the hottest temperatures in the state recorded around Atlanta and into northern Georgia.
People also say that it’s not just the heat, it’s the humidity, and there is truth in that adage. The oppressive humidity added to the sweltering heat can make people feel as if they are walking underneath a wet wool blanket.
It is worse for mesothelioma sufferers
With no end in sight to the problem of higher temperatures across the globe, people have been learning to cope with the heat.
But for those who may already be struggling to draw their next breath due to years of asbestos exposure and a mesothelioma diagnosis, the hot weather is far more than an inconvenience. It can become a matter of life and death.
Even short exposure to really hot weather is detrimental to the bodies of chronically ill people trying to breathe unassisted. Long-term exposure to high temperatures can cause heat-related deaths and organ damage, especially to the lungs and kidneys.
Get the help you need to fight this disease
Coping with life after a mesothelioma diagnosis can be very challenging. But it could possibly be easier with the financial proceeds from a settlement or judgment. These funds are available for people who are struggling just like you.
Learn more today about how you can join the fight for civil justice for mesothelioma patients.