Talcum powder was once a bathroom essential. Parents would advise their children to put it in their underwear before gym class or after a shower to fight sweat and odor. Given that people referred to it as "baby powder," it is not surprising that many parents also...
Asbestos-related Diseases
Delays in treatment can be deadly for asbestos victims
People who are suffering from any asbestos-related illness need to get treatment as quickly as possible. Some conditions, such as mesothelioma, may take a while to appear. But, they worsen rapidly once they’re evident. There’s a lawsuit in Montana now that’s looking...
The relationship between asbestos and pleural fibrosis
Pleural fibrosis is an asbestos-related disease that is generally caused by exposure to a chemically and structurally unique type of material known as Libby amphibole asbestos. “Asbestos” is actually a loose term that describes a few different kinds of fibers. A...
Asbestos exposure can lead to more than mesothelioma
Exposure to asbestos is often associated with mesothelioma. However, this isn’t the only condition that can result from asbestos exposure. While asbestos isn’t as common today as it was in the past, there are still people who are dealing with the impacts of previous...
Can improper asbestos abatement protocols lead to mesothelioma?
Many individuals only discover that their homes or places of business have asbestos when they come across the white powdery substance when tooling around on their premises. Once discovered, you'll need to have an abatement process performed by a trained technician...
Can you protect yourself from asbestos exposure and its health risks?
As most people are probably aware, exposure to asbestos in southern Illinois, St. Louis and elsewhere, especially over a long period of time, can pose a serious threat to your well-being. It can lead to extremely serious health consequences including lung, ovarian and...
Are there dangers associated with certain asbestos remediation approaches?
Many people are aware of how dangerous asbestos exposure can be. One of the more common medical conditions resulting from exposure to these particles is a debilitating and incurable form of cancer called mesothelioma. Unfortunately, an asbestos remediation strategy...
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...
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...
Asbestos and vehicles: What you need to know
Most people associate asbestos use with construction materials. Before it was largely banned from use in new products back in the 1980s, asbestos could be found in any product or component that required protection from heat, friction or fire. That included many...