The connection between asbestos and COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious respiratory condition that makes it hard to breathe. People with COPD may have symptoms ranging from shortness of breath and coughing to mucus production. Those diagnosed with COPD may have emphysema and...
Asbestos: A common link among several health conditions
Every state has people who have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is naturally found in nature, but it’s usually harmless there, since it’s not in the air. Unfortunately, asbestos was used widely in building materials and products, so if it is present when a building...
Asbestos found in products marketed for consumers, kids
In recent months, the Environmental Working Group — a nonprofit organization that advocates against the dangers of asbestos — examined 21 samples of cosmetics and personal grooming items on the market. Included were makeup kits for children. What they found was...
Has your family faced secondary asbestos exposure?
For years you went to work each day to earn enough to provide for your family. Yet, if you were exposed to asbestos at work, you may have also caused your family irreparable harm. You might have brought asbestos home Nowadays, employers are obliged to ensure...
Can asbestosis be cured? What should patients expect?
Asbestosis is one disease that is related to asbestos exposure. There is no cure for this disease, which mimics pulmonary fibrosis as well as other kinds of chronic respiratory conditions. Since there is no way to reverse this condition, it is important to seek...
Petrochemical workers at higher risk for benzene exposure
If you work in the petrochemical industry, you should be aware of a specific risk that you face. Exposure to benzene can have serious health repercussions for those in the industry. This chemical is naturally found in crude oil. It can also be an organic emission from...
New treatments for mesothelioma boost the health care market
If you believe you have mesothelioma or have been diagnosed with it, something that you may be happy to hear is that the health care market for mesothelioma is improving. What that means is that there are new changes in treatments and the creation of innovative...
Do you know the symptoms of benzene exposure?
You may have an idea about what benzene is, or you may never have heard of this chemical at all. Benzene is a natural chemical as well as one that is created artificially. It can be sourced from forest fires and volcanoes, and it’s also part of cigarette smoke,...
Exposed to asbestos during your military service? Veterans can seek help.
Veterans did an important job for the country, and they may have been exposed to asbestos as a result. Asbestos exposure has the potential to lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. In the past, asbestos was used in many buildings and products....
Maritime workers’ asbestos exposure risk is particularly high
Some say that St. Louis wouldn't exist if it weren't for the Mississippi River and the many other nearby bodies of water that flow into it. Many maritime workers both in the harbor and at sea have contributed their labors to ensure that the river has remained a...
