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| Asbestosis lung disease? My dad is dying from this, is there anybody out there familiar with this? |
I'm so sorry about what you, your family and your Dad are all going thru. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Twenty (20) years ago my Dad died from lung cancer. At least that's wh... |
| Asbestosis detection? |
Asbestos-related disorders are caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. The disorders include asbestosis; lung carcinoma; nonmalignant pleural plaque formation and thickening; benign pleural effusi... |
| Why Indian Govt is hesistant to close Alang Ship yard, though the workers there are exposed to asbestosis? |
Alang is a census town in Bhavnagar district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the leading centre of the worldwide ship breaking and recycling industry. Close to 99% of the materials from the s... |
| Could "eugenol" be used as a therapeutic agent in asbestosis? |
I doubt it as its the damage the asbestos causes to the cells which causes the asbestosis, not just the asbestos itself. So even if it were possible to remove the fibres the cells would still be s... |
| Emphysema/asbestosis? |
Emphysema is just a breakdown of alveoli due to obstruction of the airways. In aspestosis a rare tumor, mesothelioma, occurs. This could be the shadow. ... |
| Is asbestosis related to emphysema? |
People who smoke or live in polluted atmospheres are possible candidates for emphysema. People with a genetic defect (alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency) are also at risk. The early stages of emphysema... |
| Asbestosis, I need knowledge and understanding.? |
The primary symptom of asbestosis is generally the slow, insidious onset of shortness of breath on exertion. In severe, advanced cases, this may lead to respiratory failure. Coughing is not usually... |
| Asbestosis night sweats? |
Has he been tested for TB? Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for Tubercle Bacillus) is a common and deadly infectious disease that is caused by mycobacteria, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tu... |
| Asbestosis? |
you only need worry if there is a possibility of it becoming air borne if there is then you need to take care of it and no it won't be cheap sorry
its not toxins in asbestos that cause the da... |
| Can you get paid in the state of New Jersey for being a caregiver? |
You would have to be employed by a home care company and be certified as a home health aid. This can be OJT type of a certification.
The home care company would file claims with insurance and... |
| I worked in a forge in the early '70s and used alot of friable asbestos to pack the molds when we poured metal |
neither Asbes or Meso can be cured and it could eventually kill you.
It requires X-rays to determin the extent of the damage. You may need to change doctors ... |
| Is there a list of Naturopathic Doctors who work on Asbestosis? |
Hi, sorry but i don't know where you're from so I can't help you find a naturopathic dr. Sorry! But this link might be of interest to you :)
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| Is it permitted to cremate someone who died of asbestosis? |
Yes, the cremation process uses such intense heat that there is little risk. It is not mentioned as an issue on the cremation certificate. The only important inclusion mentioned is the presence of ... |
| Are there any ex FOSECO workers reading this...ASBESTOSIS? |
Are you drawing a check? If not you should be..My sister has adbestous and they get a check each month...All the attorney,s have been filing for people like you....Call around and find a lawyer th... |
| What is the difference between MESOTHELIOMA and ASBESTOSIS? |
Asbestosis is not nescessarily fatal, but can decrease lung capacity and lead to heart failure. It causes chronic scarring in the plueral walls and can actually lead to mesothelioma. Mesothelioma... |
| What are the acute effects of asbestosis? |
Asbestos primarily affects the respiratory system. The immune and cardiovascular systems, and possibly the GI system, are also affected by asbestos exposure.
The respiratory, immunologic, cardiov... |
| My husband died of Asbestosis ----? |
Good question my husband also worked AS lagger for years before training to become a safety inspector and many of his friends in and around the ship building/construction and green field oil and g... |
| Can you get asbestosis at 34 years of age.? |
Yes, no matter what the other people say above, the answer is eys. SOme people only eneed a little bit of exposure to actually get sick from enviromental things such as coal, asbestos, etc. I have ... |
| Is there a list of Doctors who work on Asbestosis? |
The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is a medical specialty society of physicians, surgeons, allied health professionals, and individuals with PhD degrees who specialize in diseases of t... |
| Does anyone know anything about tracing the origins of a specific asbestos fibre in someones body? |
Im not sure if it is exactly what you want.......but an interesting article any way :) ... |
| I have a partially collapsed lung right now and have had bronchitis since July...? |
yup. you do have atelectasis and bronchitis. if you have asbestosis, you probably got it from your environment .
the best way is to get a pulmonologist. follow everything he/she says. there are... |
| Hey Dr Frank - whats the first early symptoms of lung cancer? |
Your risks are very small with one exposure. I am assuming that you are a non-smoker. If you do smoke that is going to give you the biggest risk.
If the source of the asbestos is known, i.e. the... |
| Diseases!!!!!!? |
Asbestosis is pneumoconiosis due to inhalation of asbestos fibers suspended in the ambient air; sometimes complicated by pleural mesothelioma.
Cystic fibrosis, is a congenital metabolic disorder... |
| The doc said I have atelectasis? |
If you have a atelectasis; then u know your lung has collapsed d/t decreased inhalation. Your aveoli in your lungs are not exchanging the carbon dioxide & oxygen properly. We inhale O2 & ... |
| How compromised does your lung function have to be to be refused surgery? |
There is nothing they can do to fix lungs short of doing a lung transplant. I know transplant list are long. But there are things you Dad can do to reduce his need for oxygen as well as be on oxyge... |
| Are there any EX..........FOSECO workers here who have developed a respiratory disease from working at FOSECO? |
there are lawyers in dallas that specifically go after large corps due to asbestos issues. i wish i could remember their names.
the easiest way to find out is call a lawyer or look for lawyers who... |
| Fiberglass insulation: How safe is it the the health of an installer not wearing some respitory protection? |
You should contact an occupational medicine specialist or organization e.g. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or manufactures of the fiberglass for specfic information rega... |
| Is mesothelial hyperplasia a precurser to malignant mesothelioma? |
Hi,
The following URL may be of help. All the best and if your specialist quit you, it is advised that you see a new one. ... |
| How many of you have an Ironing Board with an Asbestos plate on the side???? |
the board must be old. It should be low content bomded with cement, and so of low risk. You dont rest the sole plate on the board, only the tail end, so even less risk. get a new one. ... |
| What are the dangers of being exposed to the removal of asbestos roofing tiles? |
Unfortunately, the roofing industry is granted exemption from the asbestos abatement conditions. However, I would make sure to check your property for debris and ask them to remove it. They shoul... |
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