Asbestosis is a respiratory disease which is caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease usually develops tens of years after the initial asbestos exposure which caused it, and its severity is linked to the duration of the victim’s previous asbestos exposure, and the amount of asbestos the victim was exposed to.
Asbestosis is a chronic disease which may be mild or severe. In mild cases the individual may experience very few symptoms, while in severe cases the individual may require radical medical treatments and become permanently disabled. In the worst cases asbestosis can result in death.
Asbestosis is linked with such serious lung conditions as water on the lungs, lung calcification, and even the development of mesothelioma – which is a deadly and rare lung cancer. Though asbestosis cannot be cured, there are various treatments available for sufferers, meant to prolong their lives an increased their quality of life.
Asbestos continues to be used in industrial manufacturing and other products and processes in the United States. Though many believe that asbestos has been outlawed, the substance is still legally used in the country, and as a result thousands of people continue to become ill with asbestos related diseases every year.
Asbestosis is one of the many debilitating diseases caused solely by exposure to asbestos exposure, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. To find out how we can help you recover for your asbestos related claim, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
