ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
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...
A staggering number of Americans have blamed Johnson & Johnson's now infamous baby powder for triggering cancerous diseases. With nearly 50,000 lawsuits on the medical supply giant's coattails, their decision to file for bankruptcy protection has many scratching...
