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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Common Asbestos Exposure Sites
The list of potential asbestos exposure sites seems endless, but there are some that are more common than others. Many workplaces use asbestos in manufacturing or, as in the case of brake repairs, use products that contain exposed asbestos. In this example it would be the brake pads.
These sites list work environments that tend to employ more men than women. Mesothelioma case statistics correlate with this, as more men than women are diagnosed with mesothelioma. While many women who work at these sites are equally exposed, women are more susceptible to lung cancer than men, and seem to be more vulnerable to developing mesothelioma under similar circumstances than their male counterparts. These women’s rate of disease is higher due to this vulnerability.
Anyone working with asbestos can contaminate other people from the dust on their clothes and hair. This results in secondary exposure to asbestos.
Other sites are less obvious. Construction, especially renovation of older homes, is primed to expose workers and non-workers to asbestos. The dust from demolition sites can produce a huge cloud of particles that will travel whatever way the wind blows, exposing everyone in its path. Flipping houses, a recent and popular investment opportunity, may have exposed many. Even repairing older homes, changing wallpaper, scraping paint, and other less destructive repairs can stir up asbestos-laden dust from wallboard, counter tops and flooring. There is concern about the potential for a surge in cases as a result of the 9/11 disaster.
Least obvious of the many asbestos exposure sites include cosmetics, talcum powders, hygienic products, kitchen appliances and products, electric blankets, and older hair dryers. Not only were employees of companies who manufactured these products exposed, but consumers, too. Products imported from countries where asbestos use is not regulated is also a potential source of exposure.
If you have been exposed to asbestos and have an asbestos related disease, please contact the lawyers experienced in mesothelioma claims in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Parker, Dumler & Kiely, LLP.
These sites list work environments that tend to employ more men than women. Mesothelioma case statistics correlate with this, as more men than women are diagnosed with mesothelioma. While many women who work at these sites are equally exposed, women are more susceptible to lung cancer than men, and seem to be more vulnerable to developing mesothelioma under similar circumstances than their male counterparts. These women’s rate of disease is higher due to this vulnerability.
Anyone working with asbestos can contaminate other people from the dust on their clothes and hair. This results in secondary exposure to asbestos.
Other sites are less obvious. Construction, especially renovation of older homes, is primed to expose workers and non-workers to asbestos. The dust from demolition sites can produce a huge cloud of particles that will travel whatever way the wind blows, exposing everyone in its path. Flipping houses, a recent and popular investment opportunity, may have exposed many. Even repairing older homes, changing wallpaper, scraping paint, and other less destructive repairs can stir up asbestos-laden dust from wallboard, counter tops and flooring. There is concern about the potential for a surge in cases as a result of the 9/11 disaster.
Least obvious of the many asbestos exposure sites include cosmetics, talcum powders, hygienic products, kitchen appliances and products, electric blankets, and older hair dryers. Not only were employees of companies who manufactured these products exposed, but consumers, too. Products imported from countries where asbestos use is not regulated is also a potential source of exposure.
If you have been exposed to asbestos and have an asbestos related disease, please contact the lawyers experienced in mesothelioma claims in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Parker, Dumler & Kiely, LLP.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Detection and Development of Fibrosis
Development of Fibrosis
Fibrosis can develop anywhere there is damage to body tissue. Basically, fibrosis is scarring of the lung tissue resulting from chronic inflammation. The inflammation is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers that have lodged in the tissue that surrounds the alveoli and terminal airways. Fibrosis can develop from many sources, but when it is from asbestos particles that lodge in the interstitial space that surrounds the alveoli it is called asbestosis.
Fibrosis in the lungs causes restrictive disease. The thickened and scarred tissue restricts the expansion of the lungs. When fibrosis is extensive it restricts breathing sufficiently to impair oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. The lungs are the sole source of delivering oxygen to the blood to be carried to the cells, and also the sole source of expelling carbon dioxide, a waste product, from the body.
Detection
Shortness of breath on exertion is the first symptom of fibrosis. Because it is slow to progress, it may not get the attention it deserves until it progresses to a more serious state. As fibrosis progresses it can lead to respiratory failure, defined by a blood oxygen level lower than 60 mmHg, and a carbon dioxide level higher than 45 mmHg.
Asbestosis most prevalently affects the lower lung lobes, which, unfortunately are the larger portion of the lungs. Destruction of so much lung tissue can lead to cor pulmonale, enlargement of the heart and right heart failure caused by the increased pressure of pumping blood through the higher resistance caused by the fibrotic lung tissue.
Pulmonary function testing can detect restrictive lung disease, which is identified by a reduced total lung capacity, and other decreased lung measurements. When oxygen levels are chronically below normal levels, the body responds by compensating. Clubbing of the fingers and toes occurs as the capillaries dilate to allow more blood to flow through in an effort to get more oxygen by increasing the amount of blood that flows through. Often the person’s nail beds and lips appear dusky or bluish.
If you suffer from an asbestos-related disease, please contact the lawyers with experience in mesothelioma claims, Parker, Dumler, and Kiely, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Fibrosis can develop anywhere there is damage to body tissue. Basically, fibrosis is scarring of the lung tissue resulting from chronic inflammation. The inflammation is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers that have lodged in the tissue that surrounds the alveoli and terminal airways. Fibrosis can develop from many sources, but when it is from asbestos particles that lodge in the interstitial space that surrounds the alveoli it is called asbestosis.
Fibrosis in the lungs causes restrictive disease. The thickened and scarred tissue restricts the expansion of the lungs. When fibrosis is extensive it restricts breathing sufficiently to impair oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. The lungs are the sole source of delivering oxygen to the blood to be carried to the cells, and also the sole source of expelling carbon dioxide, a waste product, from the body.
Detection
Shortness of breath on exertion is the first symptom of fibrosis. Because it is slow to progress, it may not get the attention it deserves until it progresses to a more serious state. As fibrosis progresses it can lead to respiratory failure, defined by a blood oxygen level lower than 60 mmHg, and a carbon dioxide level higher than 45 mmHg.
Asbestosis most prevalently affects the lower lung lobes, which, unfortunately are the larger portion of the lungs. Destruction of so much lung tissue can lead to cor pulmonale, enlargement of the heart and right heart failure caused by the increased pressure of pumping blood through the higher resistance caused by the fibrotic lung tissue.
Pulmonary function testing can detect restrictive lung disease, which is identified by a reduced total lung capacity, and other decreased lung measurements. When oxygen levels are chronically below normal levels, the body responds by compensating. Clubbing of the fingers and toes occurs as the capillaries dilate to allow more blood to flow through in an effort to get more oxygen by increasing the amount of blood that flows through. Often the person’s nail beds and lips appear dusky or bluish.
If you suffer from an asbestos-related disease, please contact the lawyers with experience in mesothelioma claims, Parker, Dumler, and Kiely, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
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