Friday, February 11, 2011

The Odds of Getting Mesothelioma If Exposed to Asbestos

By John Roney


Asbestos is a very deadly material, not found in nature, but to the human body when there is a fair amount of exposure. Mesothelioma is the word you will hear most-often thrown around with regard to asbestos exposure because this is the type of lung cancer that most often develops when there has been exposure to asbestos for any significant amount of time. Asbestos exposure has been the core problem that has plagued many in the manufacturing sector for the last hundred years. It is a wonderful building product. The only real drawback to using asbestos is the cancer it creates in humans who work with it.

The health concerns of asbestos include also asbestosis, which is the precursor to mesothelioma. These two conditions are created by the presence of asbestos fibers in the human lungs. These are tiny, microscopic particles that break off from a piece of asbestos and can them be inhaled into the lungs. Once they have been taking into the lungs, there is no real way of getting them out. And like any foreign substance put into the human system and left there for long periods of time, there is likely to be fallout and health consequences.

There are many lawsuits won for those who have been exposed to asbestos as a result of the bad safety practices of many companies. Some governments have even been sued for exposing their employees to the deadly asbestos fibers.

If asbestos exposure is experienced, or you suspect that you may have been affected, get to the doctor as soon as possible. Do not waste any days in delay, for it is best to properly identify if there is a problem as quickly as possible. An X-ray will be completed on your chest cavity to check your lungs for the presence of these asbestos fibers, which are visible on a lung x-ray.

If you feel like your asbestos exposure is the result of negligence and safety protocols ignored on the part of a company, then your next step after the doctor may be to a mesothelioma attorney. They are a fountain of resources and will help as well, so do not be shy in contacting them. If you think you may have asbestos exposure, please do not delay in consulting with a doctor.




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