ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
At one time, asbestos was a common substance used in the construction of buildings. Once the toxic effects of asbestos on human beings became known, bans on using asbestos in the construction of new homes took effect. The problem some workers face is that many old...
Undergoing exposure to asbestos fibers raises your risk of developing an asbestos-related disease, with mesothelioma among the most common conditions linked to asbestos exposure. Work-related asbestos exposure in Georgia is a frequent cause of mesothelioma. However,...
Though certain hazardous building materials like asbestos ended up banned from building materials in 1989 across the country, this does not address the fact that any building older than this may still contain such dangerous materials. Unfortunately, broken tiles or...
When working in buildings with asbestos, or with asbestos directly, people expose themselves to the dangers that asbestos can create. This includes a condition known colloquially as "popcorn lung", or bronchiolitis obliterans in scientific terminology. But just what...
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that led to many innovations through the 19th and 20th centuries. As a durable, resistant material, Georgia mines harvested asbestos and industries used it in a variety of ways from construction to textiles. Nowadays, medical...
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...
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be scary, as, to date, there exists no tried-and-true cure for the disease. However, over the years researchers have been regularly inventing and testing new treatment options in the hopes of finding a cure for the cancer. As a result,...
Older buildings require cleaning, disinfecting and repairs to comply with federal health and safety standards. As noted by the U.S. Department of Labor, workers may discover asbestos hazards in broken floor tiles or insulated pipes. The Environmental Protection Agency...
Mesothelioma is cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue over internal organs. Cancer can be extremely aggressive and deadly and often affects those who worked around asbestos. According to MayoClinic, one of the primary risk factors for mesothelioma is...
