Yearly Archives: 2011
Asbestos exposure can cause serious and fatal lung diseases
The possibility of suffering from mesothelioma, lung cancer or other types of lung diseases is greatly enhanced by substantial asbestos exposure. This is clearly proven by studies that have looked at the incidence of such diseases in employees who experienced…
New medical device could diagnose mesothelioma through breath sample
People who have been exposed to asbestos should get tested to determine if they have developed any diseases such as lung cancer or mesothelioma. But the invasive procedure may cause some to put off going to the doctor. But a…
North Carolina firefighters may have been exposed to asbestos
It can be difficult to determine initially whether a worker has been exposed to asbestos and whether that exposure was harmful. It can take years before any type of disease or illness can be detected. But this type of exposure…
High school students used to remove asbestos
A number of students at a Merced County, California high school were exposed to the potentially harmful material asbestos and school officials did not urgently act on the matter – in fact, they took their time. Just recently, it came…
Does your home have materials made with asbestos?
It’s an exciting time for your family: you’re moving to a new home. You begin packing things up and putting everything in boxes. This type of move forces you to clean out places such as the attic and the basement,…
Widow believes asbestos exposure on the job killed husband
The widow of a deceased police officer is sharing the story of her husband who died after contracting mesothelioma, a deadly disease that typically develops from repeated exposure to asbestos. The 73-year-old man was diagnosed with the disease in the…
Asbestos exposure can lead to fatal lung cancer
There are few things more devastating than watching a loved one endure pain and suffering. But family members of victims of mesothelioma or lung cancer often have to watch the disease slowly invade their loved one’s body. One woman recently…
Consumers beware: asbestos is not just a concern of the past
While asbestos is a widely-known, potentially toxic material, not many people know exactly what it is, what it is used for and what sort of risks are involved when asbestos exposure occurs. Asbestos is a group of minerals composed of…
Worker diagnosed with lung disease after exposure to asbestos
In many situations, people have no idea that they are being exposed to asbestos or other types of hazardous materials. But long-term exposure can result in the contraction of disease such as mesothelioma. How can someone who is suffering from…
Part 2: Should more steps be taken to prevent exposure to erionite?
Our previous post raised the concern over the lesser-known hazardous mineral erionite. A mineral present in several states across the U.S., erionite is thought to have some connection to the lung disease known as mesothelioma. Erionite is similar to asbestos.…
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