As Louisiana continues to recover from yet another round of devastating floods, many homeowners and business owners are rebuilding their property from the ground up. All of this destruction and renovation cause asbestos hidden in the ceilings, walls and floors to be...
It’s well established that long-term exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer and related diseases like mesothelioma. Of course, smoking tobacco can also lung cancer and other respiratory conditions. For some years now, researchers have looked at the relationship...
When you think about asbestos, the first illness that comes to mind may be mesothelioma. Interestingly, there are several different conditions that may develop due to exposure to asbestos, and mesothelioma is not the only one. Asbestosis is another illness that you...
It often comes as a surprise to many, but asbestos is not actually banned in the United States. Despite a reduction in its usage, the product may still be imported and used in certain circumstances Unfortunately, as the substance has been and can still be used in...
A mesothelioma diagnosis can have a devastating impact on everyone involved. Often, close relatives and friends can be at a loss as to how to help. At times, providing support in practical ways may be the most useful thing to do. Assistance with regular day-to-day...
Primary asbestos exposure has long been proven harmful to the health of those exposed. Certain sectors like construction or shipbuilding industries have a higher risk of asbestos exposure, but the adverse effects do not end at the workplace. Workers can take asbestos...
Asbestos-related diseases develop after asbestos exposure. Such exposure may be primary or secondary, and the time taken to develop related illnesses may take years. Symptoms also take a while before they start showing, so it is essential to be aware of the adverse...
Most businesses focus the majority of their efforts on finding ways to maintain their market share and increase their profit margin. All too often, employees are the ones who end up losing out through company policies aimed at reducing operating costs. However,...
Most Americans grew up hearing about as asbestos as a dangerous, carcinogenic substance that was largely a thing of the past. Unfortunately, the U.S., unlike a number of other countries, has never completely banned asbestos. Approximately 40,000 Americans die every...
Most people who suffer from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related medical conditions were exposed as adults. However, children who are exposed to asbestos fibers are particularly vulnerable to developing these illnesses. It’s been estimated that children are five...