Asbestosis
Asbestos
Pleural Diseases
Asbestos, Serpentine
Mesothelioma
Occupational Exposure
Pleura
Mineral Fibers
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Silicosis
Asbestos, Amosite
Western Australia
Asbestos, Amphibole
Lung
Naval Medicine
Labor Unions
Pleural Neoplasms
Radiography, Thoracic
Pneumoconiosis
Workers' Compensation
Talc
An expert system for the evaluation of historical asbestos exposure as diagnostic criterion in asbestos-related diseases. (1/365)
Compensation schemes for asbestos-related diseases have developed different strategies for attributing a specific disease to occupational exposure to asbestos in the past. In the absence of quantitative exposure information that allows a valid estimate of an individual's historical exposure, general guidelines are required to retrospectively evaluate asbestos exposure. A risk matrix has been developed that contains qualitative information on the proportion of workers exposed and the level of exposure in particular industries over time. Based on this risk matrix, stepwise decision trees were formulated for decisions regarding the decisive role of historical asbestos exposure in case ascertainment of asbestosis and mesothelioma. Application of decision schemes will serve to speed up the process of verifying compensation claims and also contribute to a uniform decision-making process in legal procedures. (+info)A historical cohort mortality study of workers exposed to asbestos in a refitting shipyard. (2/365)
To investigate the risks of developing asbestos-related diseases we conducted a historical cohort mortality study on 249 ship repair workers (90 laggers and 159 boiler repairers) in a single U.S. Navy shipyard in Japan. We successfully identified the vital status of 87 (96.7%) laggers and 150 (94.3%) boiler repairers, and, of these, 49 (56.3%) and 65 (43.3%) died, respectively, during the follow-up period from 1947 till the end of 1996. Our in-person interviews with some of the subjects clarified that asbestos exposure was considered to be substantially high in the 1950-60s, decreased thereafter gradually but remained till 1979 in the shipyard. The laggers, who had handled asbestos materials directly, showed a significantly elevated SMR of 2.75 (95% C.I.: 1.08-6.48) for lung cancer. The risk developing the disease was greater in the laggers after a 20-year latency (SMR = 3.42). Pancreatic cancer yielded a greater SMR than unity (7.78, 90% C.I.: 2.07-25.19) in a longer working years group. Four laggers died from asbestosis. The boiler repairers, who had many chances for secondary exposure to asbestos and a few for direct exposure, showed no elevation of the SMR of lung cancer overall, but there was a borderline statistically significant SMR of 2.41 (90% C.I.: 1.05-5.45) in a longer working years group. One boiler repairer died from mesothelioma and four from asbestosis. (+info)A retired shipyard worker with rapidly progressive pulmonary interstitial fibrosis. (3/365)
We present a case of progressive interstitial fibrosis in a retired shipyard worker who was exposed to asbestos during the postwar era of the late 1940s and 1950s, when asbestos exposures in the workplace were not regulated. Forty years later, at 63 years of age, the patient presented with restrictive lung disease. The patient was diagnosed with asbestos-related pleural disease and parenchymal asbestosis. He remained stable for the next 7 years, but then he began to manifest rapid clinical progression, which raised the possibility of an unusual variant of asbestosis, a concomitant interstitial process, or an unrelated disease. Lung biopsy was not undertaken because of the patient's low pulmonary reserve and limited treatment options. An empiric trial of oral steroids was initiated, but his pulmonary status continued to deteriorate and he died of pulmonary failure at 72 years of age. Many diseases result in pulmonary interstitial fibrosis. Ideally, open lung biopsy should be performed, but this procedure inevitably causes complications in many patients with end-stage restrictive lung disease. Furthermore, while the presence of asbestos bodies in tissue sections is a sensitive and specific marker of asbestos exposure, neither this finding nor any other charge is a marker indicative of asbestosis or the severity of asbestosis. With the enactment of the Asbestos Standard in the United States, asbestos exposures have been decreasing in this country. However, industries that produce asbestos products and wastes continue to expand in developing countries. Prevention of asbestos-related lung disease should be a global endeavor, and asbestos exposures should be regulated in both developed and developing countries. (+info)Asbestos related mortality in Northern Ireland: 1985-1994. (4/365)
BACKGROUND: The association between Belfast and research into the hazardous effects of asbestos exposure goes back many years. This paper aims to update previous papers and review the burden of asbestos related disease in Northern Ireland today. METHODS: A study was carried out of all deaths in Northern Ireland between 1985 and 1994 inclusive, in which an asbestos related disease was mentioned anywhere on the death certificate. RESULTS: During this 10 year period, 527 asbestos related deaths were recorded; 88 per cent of these were in men. A total of 410 (77.8 per cent) were registered as the primary cause of death but only 405 (76.9 per cent) of cases were the subject of an autopsy. Standardized rates of pleural cancer in males have been increasing at 3.2 per cent per year though the trend was not significant. Lower rates in the last two years may herald the commencement of a decline. Deaths were clustered around the Belfast estuary, the site of Northern Ireland's shipbuilding industry. High proportional mortality ratios were demonstrated for occupations associated with the shipbuilding and construction industries. Evidence is presented that casts doubt on the attribution of peritoneal cancers in females to asbestos exposure. If lung cancers are included, there may be an average of 81 asbestos related deaths in Northern Ireland every year. CONCLUSION: Asbestos related diseases continue to extract a heavy burden of ill health in Northern Ireland today. There are some indications that the upward trend may be on the wane but confirmation of this will have to await further data. Measures to reduce exposure in the workplace to both asbestos and to tobacco smoke are the only means of reducing this burden. (+info)Chrysotile-induced asbestosis: changes in the free cell population, pulmonary surfactant and whole lung tissue of rats. (5/365)
Rats inhaling chrysotile asbestos contracted asbestosis and fibrosis of the lungs. Studies of biochemical and morphological changes (between normal and treated animals) show that chrysotile induces an increase in the lung free cell population and pulmonary surfactant levels. Lysosomal enzyme levels are elevated in both the whole lung and free cell population and there are considerable changes in macrophage morphology. It is suggested that the primary response of the lung to chrysotile is an increase in surfactant production coupled with an increase in free cell numbers, in order to prevent the cytotoxic effect of the dust. (+info)The hazards of chrysotile asbestos: a critical review. (6/365)
Chrysotile, or "white", asbestos is the dominant form of asbestos in international commerce today. It accounts for 99% of current world asbestos production of 2 million tonnes. Chrysotile is an extremely hazardous material. Clinical and epidemiologic studies have established incontrovertibly that chrysotile causes cancer of the lung, malignant mesothelioma of the pleura and peritoneum, cancer of the larynx and certain gastrointestinal cancers. Chrysotile also causes asbestosis, a progressive fibrous disease of the lungs. Risk of these diseases increases with cumulative lifetime exposure to chrysotile and rises also with increasing time interval (latency) since first exposure. Comparative analyses have established that chrysotile is 2 to 4 times less potent than crocidolite asbestos in its ability to cause malignant mesothelioma, but of equal potency of causation of lung cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization has declared chrysotile asbestos a proven human carcinogen. Sales of chrysotile asbestos have virtually ended in Western Europe and North America, because of widespread recognition of its health hazards. However, asbestos sales remain strong in Japan, across Asia and in developing nations worldwide. The claim has been made that chrysotile asbestos can be used "safely" under "certain conditions" in those nations. That claim is not accurate. The Collegium Ramazzini, an international learned society in environmental and occupational medicine, has called for an immediate worldwide ban on all sales and uses of all forms of asbestos, including chrysotile. The rationale for this ban is threefold: (1) that safer substitute materials are readily available, (2) that "controlled" use of asbestos is not possible, and (3) that the health risks of asbestos are not acceptable in either the industrialized or the newly industrializing nations. (+info)k-ras mutation and occupational asbestos exposure in lung adenocarcinoma: asbestos-related cancer without asbestosis. (7/365)
Environmental carcinogen exposure is requisite for the development of nearly all lung cancer, and it is well known that asbestos exposure interacts synergistically with tobacco smoke to induce lung cancer. However, the precise molecular lesions induced by asbestos are unknown. Furthermore, it is also unknown whether asbestos carcinogenesis proceeds in a fashion independent of or dependent upon the induction of fibrosis in workers with high asbestos exposures. Previous studies have suggested that asbestos is associated with the presence of a k-ras mutation in adenocarcinoma of the lung. We aimed to test whether occupational asbestos exposure was associated with k-ras codon 12 mutations in lung adenocarcinoma tumors and to determine whether this was conditional on the presence of asbestosis. All newly diagnosed, resectable lung cancer patients receiving treatment at the Massachusetts General Hospital between November 1992 and December 1996 were eligible to participate. Because k-ras mutation is very strongly associated with adenocarcinoma, and men were more likely to be occupationally exposed to asbestos, the study was restricted to males with this histological diagnosis. There were 84 male patients with available questionnaire-derived work history data and paraffin-embedded tumor tissue for determination of k-ras mutation status. Chest radiographic evaluation was done for all of the patients who reported occupational exposure to asbestos. The prevalence of k-ras mutation was higher among those with a history of occupational asbestos exposure (crude odds ratio, 4.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.5-15.4) compared to those without asbestos exposure, and this association remained after adjustment for age and pack-years smoked (adjusted odds ratio, 6.9; 95% confidence interval, 1.7-28.6). An index score that weights both the dates of exposure and the estimated intensity of exposure indicated that those with k-ras mutations had significantly greater asbestos exposures than those without mutations (P < 0.01). Analysis of the descriptive components of exposure indicated that the duration of exposure was not associated with k-ras mutation, but that the time since initial exposure was significantly associated with mutation status. The association of k-ras mutation and reported asbestos exposure was not dependent on the presence of radiographic evidence of asbestos-related disease. These data suggest that asbestos exposure increases the likelihood of mutation at k-ras codon 12 and that this process occurs independently of the induction of interstitial fibrosis. (+info)Carboxyterminal propeptide of type I procollagen in ELF: elevation in asbestosis, but not in pleural plaque disease. (8/365)
Markers of collagen metabolism may possibly be used in the assessment of pulmonary involvement in asbestosis-related pulmonary diseases. In this study the levels of the carboxyterminal propeptide of type I procollagen (PICP) and the aminoterminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP) were evaluated in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), epithelial lining fluid (ELF) and serum from patients with asbestos related pulmonary and pleural involvement. Forty-two consecutive patients with occupational exposure to asbestos fibres, who underwent bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) at the time of the diagnosis were investigated. Five patients were diagnosed as having asbestosis, while 37 showed no parenchymal involvement. Of the latter group, 25 had pleural plaques, while 12 had no detectable changes in chest radiographs. The patients were followed-up for an average of 7 yrs. The PICP in BALF and ELF was detectable in all patients with asbestosis and in 8/37 subjects without parenchymal involvement. The levels of PICP in BALF and ELF were significantly higher in the asbestosis group compared to the patients without asbestosis (9.8+/-1.8 microg x L(-1) versus 0.6+/-1.3 microg x L(-1), p<0.001 and 488.9+/-208.8 microg x L(-1) versus 22.6+/-50.6 microg x L(-1), p<0.001, respectively). Only 1 patient with asbestosis and 3 patients without parenchymal involvement had detectable levels of PIIINP in BALF. The serum levels of PICP and PIIINP did not differ between the patients with asbestosis and those with exposure to asbestos fibres without asbestosis and were within the normal range. None of the 37 patients exposed to asbestos fibres without parenchymal involvement at the baseline developed asbestosis during the follow-up period of 7 yrs. In conclusion, the data show that the carboxyterminal propeptide of procollagen type I, but not the aminoterminal propeptide of type III procollagen is highly elevated in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and epithelial lining fluid in patients with asbestosis, but not in those without parenchymal involvement. This suggests that the determination of carboxyterminal propeptide of procollagen type I in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid could be used as a marker of parenchymal involvement in patients exposed to asbestos fibres. (+info)Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. It is characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue, which can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pain. The severity of the disease can range from mild to severe, and it is often progressive, meaning that it tends to worsen over time. Asbestosis is not a malignant condition, but it can increase the risk of developing lung cancer or mesothelioma, which are forms of cancer that are associated with asbestos exposure. The disease is typically diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests such as chest X-rays or CT scans. There is no cure for asbestosis, but treatment can help to manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers that are resistant to heat, chemical reactions, and electrical currents. There are six types of asbestos, but the most common ones are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. Asbestos has been widely used in various construction materials, such as roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and cement products.
Exposure to asbestos can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen), and asbestosis (a chronic lung disease characterized by scarring of the lung tissue). These health risks are related to the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which can become lodged in the lungs and cause inflammation and scarring over time.
As a result, the use of asbestos has been heavily regulated in many countries, and its use is banned in several others. Despite these regulations, asbestos remains a significant public health concern due to the large number of buildings and products that still contain it.
Pleural diseases refer to conditions that affect the pleura, which is the thin, double-layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inside of the chest wall. The space between these two layers contains a small amount of fluid that helps the lungs move smoothly during breathing. Pleural diseases can cause inflammation, infection, or abnormal collections of fluid in the pleural space, leading to symptoms such as chest pain, cough, and difficulty breathing.
Some common examples of pleural diseases include:
1. Pleurisy: Inflammation of the pleura that causes sharp chest pain, often worsened by breathing or coughing.
2. Pleural effusion: An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which can be caused by various underlying conditions such as heart failure, pneumonia, cancer, or autoimmune disorders.
3. Empyema: A collection of pus in the pleural space, usually resulting from a bacterial infection.
4. Pleural thickening: Scarring and hardening of the pleura, which can restrict lung function and cause breathlessness.
5. Mesothelioma: A rare form of cancer that affects the pleura, often caused by exposure to asbestos.
6. Pneumothorax: A collection of air in the pleural space, which can result from trauma or a rupture of the lung tissue.
Proper diagnosis and treatment of pleural diseases require a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional, often involving imaging tests such as chest X-rays or CT scans, as well as fluid analysis or biopsy if necessary.
'Asbestos, serpentine' is a type of asbestos mineral that belongs to the serpentine group of minerals. The serpentine group of minerals is characterized by its sheet or layered structure, in which each silicate tetrahedron shares three oxygen atoms with adjacent tetrahedra, forming a continuous two-dimensional sheet.
The most common type of asbestos mineral in the serpentine group is chrysotile, also known as white asbestos or serpentine asbestos. Chrysotile fibers are curly and flexible, which makes them easier to weave into textiles and other materials. As a result, chrysotile has been widely used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, such as insulation, roofing, flooring, and cement products.
However, exposure to chrysotile fibers has been linked to several serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. As a result, the use of chrysotile and other types of asbestos has been banned or restricted in many countries around the world.
Crocidolite is a type of asbestos, which is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was widely used in various industrial and commercial applications due to its heat resistance, insulating properties, and strength. Crocidolite, also known as blue asbestos, is made up of fine, straight fibers that can be easily inhaled and become lodged in the lungs.
Prolonged exposure to crocidolite fibers has been linked to serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and abdomen), and asbestosis (a chronic lung disease characterized by scarring and inflammation of the lung tissue). As a result, the use of crocidolite and other forms of asbestos has been largely banned in many countries.
It is important to note that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos, and any contact with this mineral should be avoided. If you suspect that you have been exposed to asbestos, it is recommended that you seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in the mesothelial cells, which are the thin layers of tissue that cover many of the internal organs. The most common site for mesothelioma to occur is in the pleura, the membrane that surrounds the lungs. This type is called pleural mesothelioma. Other types include peritoneal mesothelioma (which occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity) and pericardial mesothelioma (which occurs in the lining around the heart).
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals that were widely used in construction, insulation, and other industries because of their heat resistance and insulating properties. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can become lodged in the mesothelium, leading to inflammation, scarring, and eventually cancerous changes in the cells.
The symptoms of mesothelioma can take many years to develop after exposure to asbestos, and they may include chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weight loss. Treatment options for mesothelioma depend on the stage and location of the cancer, but may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches. Unfortunately, the prognosis for mesothelioma is often poor, with a median survival time of around 12-18 months after diagnosis.
Occupational exposure refers to the contact of an individual with potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents as a result of their job or occupation. This can include exposure to hazardous substances such as chemicals, heavy metals, or dusts; physical agents such as noise, radiation, or ergonomic stressors; and biological agents such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
Occupational exposure can occur through various routes, including inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, or injection. Prolonged or repeated exposure to these hazards can increase the risk of developing acute or chronic health conditions, such as respiratory diseases, skin disorders, neurological damage, or cancer.
Employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to minimize occupational exposures through the implementation of appropriate control measures, including engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment, and training programs. Regular monitoring and surveillance of workers' health can also help identify and prevent potential health hazards in the workplace.
The pleura is the medical term for the double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity. The two layers of the pleura are called the parietal pleura, which lines the chest cavity, and the visceral pleura, which covers the surface of the lungs.
The space between these two layers is called the pleural cavity, which contains a small amount of lubricating fluid that allows the lungs to move smoothly within the chest during breathing. The main function of the pleura is to protect the lungs and facilitate their movement during respiration.
Construction materials are substances or components that are used in the building and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. These materials can be naturally occurring, like wood, stone, and clay, or they can be manufactured, like steel, concrete, and glass. The choice of construction material depends on various factors, including the project's requirements, structural strength, durability, cost, and sustainability.
In a medical context, construction materials may refer to the substances used in the construction or fabrication of medical devices, equipment, or furniture. These materials must meet strict regulations and standards to ensure they are safe, biocompatible, and do not pose a risk to patients or healthcare workers. Examples of medical construction materials include surgical-grade stainless steel, medical-grade plastics, and radiation-shielding materials used in the construction of medical imaging equipment enclosures.
Mineral fibers are tiny, elongated particles that occur naturally in the environment. They are made up of minerals such as silica and are often found in rocks and soil. Some mineral fibers, like asbestos, have been widely used in various industries for their heat resistance, insulating properties, and strength. However, exposure to certain types of mineral fibers, particularly asbestos, has been linked to serious health conditions such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
Mineral fibers are defined by their physical characteristics, including their length, width, and aspect ratio (the ratio of the fiber's length to its width). According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), mineral fibers with a length of at least 5 micrometers, a width of no more than 3 micrometers, and an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 are considered to be "respirable," meaning they can be inhaled and potentially become lodged in the lungs.
It's worth noting that not all mineral fibers are created equal when it comes to health risks. Asbestos, for example, is a known human carcinogen, while other mineral fibers such as fiberglass and rock wool are considered less hazardous, although they can still cause respiratory irritation and other health problems with prolonged exposure.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a specific type of lung disease that results from the thickening and scarring of the lung tissues, particularly those in the alveoli (air sacs) and interstitium (the space around the air sacs). This scarring makes it harder for the lungs to properly expand and transfer oxygen into the bloodstream, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, and eventually respiratory failure. The exact cause of pulmonary fibrosis can vary, with some cases being idiopathic (without a known cause) or related to environmental factors, medications, medical conditions, or genetic predisposition.
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust. It is characterized by the formation of nodular lesions and fibrosis (scarring) in the upper lobes of the lungs, which can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, and fatigue. The severity of the disease depends on the duration and intensity of exposure to silica dust. Chronic silicosis is the most common form and develops after prolonged exposure, while acute silicosis can occur after brief, intense exposures. There is no cure for silicosis, and treatment is focused on managing symptoms and preventing further lung damage.
Occupational diseases are health conditions or illnesses that occur as a result of exposure to hazards in the workplace. These hazards can include physical, chemical, and biological agents, as well as ergonomic factors and work-related psychosocial stressors. Examples of occupational diseases include respiratory illnesses caused by inhaling dust or fumes, hearing loss due to excessive noise exposure, and musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive movements or poor ergonomics. The development of an occupational disease is typically related to the nature of the work being performed and the conditions in which it is carried out. It's important to note that these diseases can be prevented or minimized through proper risk assessment, implementation of control measures, and adherence to safety regulations.
Amosite is a type of asbestos also known as "brown asbestos." It is a fibrous mineral that was commonly used in insulation and other building materials due to its heat resistance and fireproof properties. Prolonged exposure to amosite fibers can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. The use of amosite has been banned in many countries due to these health risks.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Western Australia" is not a medical term. It is the largest state or territory in Australia by area, covering the entire western third of the country. If you have any questions about medical terms or concepts, I would be happy to help with those!
Amphibole asbestos is a type of asbestos mineral that includes several subtypes such as tremolite, actinolite, and crocidolite. These minerals have double-chain structures and are typically composed of iron and magnesium ions. Amphibole asbestos fibers are straight or slightly curved, and they are more brittle than chrysotile (white asbestos) fibers.
Amphibole asbestos is known to be more hazardous to human health than chrysotile asbestos because it is more easily inhaled and can penetrate deeper into the lungs. Amphibole asbestos has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other respiratory diseases. Its use has been banned or restricted in many countries due to these health concerns.
A lung is a pair of spongy, elastic organs in the chest that work together to enable breathing. They are responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide through the process of respiration. The left lung has two lobes, while the right lung has three lobes. The lungs are protected by the ribcage and are covered by a double-layered membrane called the pleura. The trachea divides into two bronchi, which further divide into smaller bronchioles, leading to millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli, where the exchange of gases occurs.
Lung neoplasms refer to abnormal growths or tumors in the lung tissue. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant lung neoplasms are further classified into two main types: small cell lung carcinoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. Lung neoplasms can cause symptoms such as cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and weight loss. They are often caused by smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, but can also occur due to genetic factors, radiation exposure, and other environmental carcinogens. Early detection and treatment of lung neoplasms is crucial for improving outcomes and survival rates.
Naval medicine, also known as marine medicine or maritime medicine, is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries that occur in naval or maritime environments. This can include conditions related to sea travel, such as motion sickness, decompression sickness, and infectious diseases spread through contaminated water or food. It also covers occupational health concerns for naval personnel, including hearing loss from exposure to loud noises, respiratory problems from inhaling fumes, and musculoskeletal injuries from heavy lifting. Additionally, naval medicine may address the unique mental health challenges faced by naval personnel, such as those related to isolation, stress, and combat.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Labor Unions" are not a medical term or concept. They fall under the domain of sociology and labor economics.
A labor union is an organized group of workers who collectively use their strength to have a voice in their workplace. Through unions, workers have the ability to negotiate with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions. The membership is typically made up of employees from various fields and industries, but most unions are dedicated to specific occupations or groups of workers (like teachers, actors, or construction workers).
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Pleural neoplasms refer to abnormal growths or tumors that develop in the pleura, which is the thin, double layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inside of the chest wall. These neoplasms can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Malignant pleural neoplasms are often associated with lung cancer, mesothelioma, or metastasis from other types of cancer. They can cause symptoms such as chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, and weight loss. Diagnosis typically involves imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans, followed by biopsy to confirm the type of tumor. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches.
Thoracic radiography is a type of diagnostic imaging that involves using X-rays to produce images of the chest, including the lungs, heart, bronchi, great vessels, and the bones of the spine and chest wall. It is a commonly used tool in the diagnosis and management of various respiratory, cardiovascular, and thoracic disorders such as pneumonia, lung cancer, heart failure, and rib fractures.
During the procedure, the patient is positioned between an X-ray machine and a cassette containing a film or digital detector. The X-ray beam is directed at the chest, and the resulting image is captured on the film or detector. The images produced can help identify any abnormalities in the structure or function of the organs within the chest.
Thoracic radiography may be performed as a routine screening test for certain conditions, such as lung cancer, or it may be ordered when a patient presents with symptoms suggestive of a respiratory or cardiovascular disorder. It is a safe and non-invasive procedure that can provide valuable information to help guide clinical decision making and improve patient outcomes.
Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases caused by inhaling dust particles, leading to fibrosis or scarring of the lungs. The type of pneumoconiosis depends on the specific dust inhaled. Examples include coal worker's pneumoconiosis (from coal dust), silicosis (from crystalline silica dust), and asbestosis (from asbestos fibers). These diseases are generally preventable by minimizing exposure to harmful dusts through proper engineering controls, protective equipment, and workplace safety regulations.
Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that provides medical benefits, wage replacement, and rehabilitation expenses to employees who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job. It is designed to compensate the employee for lost wages and cover medical expenses due to work-related injuries or illnesses, while also protecting employers from potential lawsuits. Workers' compensation laws vary by state but generally require employers to carry this insurance and provide coverage for eligible employees. The program is typically funded through employer premiums and is administered by individual states.
Auscultation is a medical procedure in which a healthcare professional uses a stethoscope to listen to the internal sounds of the body, such as heart, lung, or abdominal sounds. These sounds can provide important clues about a person's health and help diagnose various medical conditions, such as heart valve problems, lung infections, or digestive issues.
During auscultation, the healthcare professional places the stethoscope on different parts of the body and listens for any abnormal sounds, such as murmurs, rubs, or wheezes. They may also ask the person to perform certain movements, such as breathing deeply or coughing, to help identify any changes in the sounds.
Auscultation is a simple, non-invasive procedure that can provide valuable information about a person's health. It is an essential part of a physical examination and is routinely performed by healthcare professionals during regular checkups and hospital visits.
Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. It is widely used in various industries including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics due to its softness, lubricity, and ability to absorb moisture. In medical contexts, talc is often found in powdered products used for personal hygiene or as a drying agent in medical dressings. However, it should be noted that the use of talcum powder in the genital area has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer, although the overall evidence remains controversial.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "mining" is not a term that has a widely accepted medical definition. It is most commonly associated with the extraction of minerals from the earth in the field of geology and mining engineering. If you have any questions related to health or medicine, I would be happy to try to help answer those for you!
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Cases of asbestosis4
- Clinically advanced cases of asbestosis may lead to respiratory failure. (wikipedia.org)
- Finger clubbing is observed in 32-42% of cases of asbestosis. (medscape.com)
- In severe cases of asbestosis, oxygen may not be distributed throughout the body, so the patient is provided with a machine that purifies the oxygen in the air, making it more oxygen rich. (asbestoscancer.com)
- The first cases of asbestosis and lung cancer in the U.S. connected to asbestos came around 1935. (mesotheliomavets.com)
Symptoms24
- The signs and symptoms of asbestosis typically manifest after a significant amount of time has passed following asbestos exposure, often several decades under current conditions in the US. (wikipedia.org)
- The development of asbestosis is dose dependent, with symptoms typically appearing only after a latent period of 20 years or longer. (medscape.com)
- It relates to medical malpractice in that your doctor has a professional duty to make an accurate and timely diagnosis when you present symptoms of asbestosis. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- If you visited your doctor complaining of certain symptoms, your doctor should have recognized asbestosis as a possibility, especially if you worked in the construction trade before modern regulations limited workers' exposure to the substance. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- If you presented one or more of these symptoms to your doctor, and he or she did not test for asbestosis despite your history of coming into contact with asbestos, this failure may constitute negligence. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- Symptoms of asbestosis, which can range from mild to severe, atypically appear 10 to 40 years after exposure. (lawfirm.com)
- Asbestosis is a chronic disease with symptoms ranging from mild to severe after a significant amount of time (10 to 40 years) has passed. (asbestoscancer.com)
- One of the most common symptoms of asbestosis is shortness of breath, gradually becoming worse as the scarred tissue in the lungs begins to harden. (asbestoscancer.com)
- One of the more unusual symptoms of asbestosis is called finger clubbing, in which fingers and toes become wider and rounder. (asbestoscancer.com)
- Other symptoms of asbestosis may include a persistent dry cough, loss of appetite, weight loss, clubbing of the fingertips and toes, chest tightness, and chest pain. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- Asbestosis has no cure, but there are many treatments to help reduce the symptoms and make breathing easier. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- Thoracentesis is a procedure usually used to help diagnose asbestosis, but it can also help relieve some symptoms by removing the fluid trapped between the lungs and the chest wall. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- Smoking can worsen the symptoms of asbestosis. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath, chest pain, crackling chest sounds, and fingernail abnormalities. (veteransupport.us)
- If symptoms and medical history are properly reported to the physician, a chest X-Ray or CT scan is typically used to diagnose asbestosis. (veteransupport.us)
- You might feel fine for many months or even years after your last exposure to asbestos before symptoms of asbestosis occur. (healthsafeinspections.com)
- No treatment will reverse the damage of asbestosis, but some therapies are available to help manage the symptoms. (mesotheliomavets.com)
- Asbestosis symptoms can vary and may not always be a cause for alarm. (mesotheliomavets.com)
- Diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and asbestosis all share similar symptoms. (mesotheliomavets.com)
- Symptoms of asbestosis generally take 20 to 30 years to develop from the time someone is initially exposed. (rxinjuryhelp.com)
- Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe. (lalawct.com)
- Asbestosis symptoms don't usually appear until long after your exposure to asbestos. (lalawct.com)
- There are other symptoms that indicate you may be ill with asbestosis. (mesohio.com)
- The pulmonologist diagnoses asbestosis on the basis of the patient's exposure history, latency of symptoms (occurring 45 years after first exposure), chest radiograph findings, and pulmonary function results. (cdc.gov)
Develop asbestosis4
- British researchers studying occupational deaths in England and Wales may have found a way to explain why some people exposed to asbestos develop asbestosis while others develop mesothelioma . (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- It can take between 10 and 40 years to develop asbestosis. (asbestoscancer.com)
- However, in some cases, you may develop asbestosis instead. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- After several years of asbestos fibers irritating the lung tissues, scarring can occur, and a person can develop asbestosis. (mesotheliomavets.com)
Shortness3
- The primary symptom of asbestosis is generally the slow onset of shortness of breath, especially with physical activity. (wikipedia.org)
- Asbestosis causes shortness of breath and a decreased ability to exercise. (msdmanuals.com)
- Therefore, people with Asbestosis suffer severe dyspnea or shortness of breath and have an increased risk for developing different types of lung cancer and mesothelioma. (attitude.ie)
Lungs15
- Asbestosis is long-term inflammation and scarring of the lungs due to asbestos fibers. (wikipedia.org)
- High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) was performed in seven inflated and fixed postmortem lungs from seven asbestos-exposed patients with pathologically proved asbestosis. (nih.gov)
- Asbestosis is an environmental injury caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which are inhaled and which cause irritation in the lungs. (injurylawyers.com)
- In the case of asbestosis, fibers cause scar tissue (fibrosis) inside the lungs, which does not expand and contract like healthy lung tissue. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- In the first stage of asbestosis, the bottom part of the lungs typically show a netlike pattern. (lawfirm.com)
- Images taken at the third stage of asbestosis will show a honeycomb pattern at the top of the lungs. (lawfirm.com)
- In asbestosis, these fibers make their way to the lungs and become embedded in the inner tissue. (asbestoscancer.com)
- Asbestosis may be defined as a chronic inflammatory medical condition that affects the parenchymal tissue of the lungs. (attitude.ie)
- As with mesothelioma, asbestosis affects your lungs, and can make it hard to breathe. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- The scar tissues caused by asbestosis will prevent the lungs from expanding and as a result, causes pain and tightness when breathing. (veteransupport.us)
- In addition to the pain felt when breathing, asbestosis will prevent normal gas exchanges in the lungs. (veteransupport.us)
- Asbestosis is a lung disease that scars the lungs and pleura and is caused directly by asbestos exposure. (mesotheliomavets.com)
- As they all obstruct the functions of the lungs, doctors may give you treatments for them rather than asbestosis. (mesotheliomavets.com)
- Asbestosis occurs when the delicate tissue in the lungs becomes scarred, inhibiting their ability to function. (rxinjuryhelp.com)
- Asbestosis is caused by the formation of scar tissue in the lungs. (mesohio.com)
Fibers14
- Asbestosis is caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. (wikipedia.org)
- The cause of asbestosis is the inhalation of microscopic asbestos mineral fibers suspended in the air. (wikipedia.org)
- People who live near mines can also be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers Asbestosis is the scarring of lung tissue (beginning around terminal bronchioles and alveolar ducts and extending into the alveolar walls) resulting from the inhalation of asbestos fibers. (wikipedia.org)
- People who smoke have an increased rate of asbestosis progression, likely due to impaired mucociliary clearance of asbestos fibers. (medscape.com)
- Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- Asbestosis or pulmonary fibrosis, also results from the irritation by asbestos fibers. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- Long-term exposure to these fibers can lead to a diagnosis of asbestosis. (lawfirm.com)
- Asbestosis, like mesothelioma , is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers when asbestos is in dust form. (asbestoscancer.com)
- We have include this picture of asbestos fibers becuase inhaling these fibers is the cause of asbestosis and Mesothelioma. (blogspot.com)
- Asbestosis is when the lung's tissues are infected by asbestos fibers, causing affected tissues to scar around the lung's lower lobes. (veteransupport.us)
- Prolonged exposure to inhaled asbestos fibers is known to cause a form of lung cancer called mesothelioma, as well as asbestosis . (rxinjuryhelp.com)
- Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. (lalawct.com)
- Asbestosis is the medical term for developing lung disease that's caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. (healthline.com)
- If you breathe in the fibers over long periods of time, you increase your risk for diseases like lung cancer , mesothelioma , and asbestosis. (webmd.com)
Exposure to asbestos14
- Asbestosis is a process of diffuse interstitial fibrosis of the lung due to exposure to asbestos dust. (medscape.com)
- Asbestosis is caused by exposure to asbestos. (braytonlaw.com)
- Although both diseases are caused primarily by occupational exposure to asbestos, the new study published in a British medical journal suggests that heavier exposure earlier in life may be more likely to cause asbestosis than mesothelioma. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- The researchers believe that asbestosis deaths may be determined by cumulative exposure to asbestos before age 45. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- Overall, the prevalence of both pleural plaques and asbestosis is associated with time since first exposure (TSFE) to asbestos, intensity level, duration or cumulative exposure to asbestos depending on the studies 1 - 4 , but these criteria remain poorly defined. (ersjournals.com)
- Asbestosis is a serious and chronic lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos particles. (lawfirm.com)
- The only known cause of asbestosis is prolonged exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that is nonflammable. (lawfirm.com)
- Asbestosis can be prevented by minimizing exposure to asbestos. (msdmanuals.com)
- Asbestosis appears earlier in people who have had longer and more intense exposure to asbestos. (msdmanuals.com)
- Diagnosis of asbestosis is based on history of exposure to asbestos and chest imaging, such as chest x-ray or high-resolution computed tomography (CT). (msdmanuals.com)
- Asbestosis is not cancer, but it is a chronic lung disease that is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- Exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis. (veteransupport.us)
- Asbestosis is the initial onset of lung irritation that could become a lung disease due to extended exposure to asbestos. (healthsafeinspections.com)
- Asbestosis is similar to mesothelioma in that it's caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. (mesotheliomavets.com)
Case of asbestosis2
- In the case of asbestosis, the risk factors involve occupations. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- It was not until 1924, however, that the first case of asbestosis was reported in a medical journal. (asbestosnetwork.com)
Symptom of asbestosis2
- Dyspnea upon exertion is the most common symptom of asbestosis and worsens as the disease progresses. (medscape.com)
- Fatigue is another major symptom of asbestosis because you're body isn't getting enough oxygen. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
Diagnosis of asbestosis or pleural2
- A diagnosis of asbestosis or pleural plaques is frightening. (lalawct.com)
- A diagnosis of asbestosis or pleural thickening is a sure sign that someone has worked hands-on with asbestos, but sometimes people are left puzzling about when this might have been. (asbestossupportce.org)
Pleural disease2
- Physicians may use x-rays, CT scans, breathing or pulmonary function tests (PFTs) to diagnose whether asbestosis or asbestos pleural disease is present. (braytonlaw.com)
- Life expectancy also depends on other diseases that can develop as a result of asbestosis, such as lung cancer , mesothelioma, and pleural disease. (lawfirm.com)
Silicosis1
- Excludes deaths with any mention (underlying or contributing cause) of silicosis, asbestosis, and/or CWP. (cdc.gov)
Life expectancy1
- While people are more than likely able to survive decades with asbestosis, the life expectancy of someone with mesothelioma ranges anywhere from 12 to 21 months. (robinscloud.com)
Cure for asbestosis2
- There is no cure for asbestosis, but unlike mesothelioma, asbestosis can be managed by slowing down the progression of the disease. (asbestoscancer.com)
- Presently, there is no cure for asbestosis. (lalawct.com)
Mesothelioma or asbestosis2
- Many of our clients and the people who call us have asbestos related diseases like mesothelioma or asbestosis, but haven't worked in a long time. (illinoisworkerscomplaw.com)
- While these two tests will show initial signs of either illness, a biopsy will most likely be scheduled to differentiate if a person has either mesothelioma or asbestosis. (robinscloud.com)
Treat asbestosis1
- Getting the influenza and pneumonia vaccinations will not treat asbestosis, but since the lung are more vulnerable, there is a higher risk of developing an infection. (asbestoscancer.com)
Cause asbestosis2
- If heavier exposure at younger ages is more likely to cause asbestosis, and exposure was more likely to be heavy between 1924 and 1938, it would explain the age differences between asbestosis and mesothelioma deaths. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- How Does Asbestos Cause Asbestosis? (mesohio.com)
High-resolution computed tomography1
- The aim of this study was to describe the most relevant parameters of asbestos exposure linked to pleural plaques and asbestosis diagnosed by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT). (ersjournals.com)
Chest pain1
- Beginning signs of asbestosis include coughing, chest pain, and exhaustion. (mesotheliomavets.com)
Fibrosis6
- Asbestosis is a type of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. (wikipedia.org)
- [ 6 ] In addition, although data regarding the association between MUC5B promoter polymorphism and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis appear to be clear, the data are mixed about the MUC5B promoter variant being a potential genetic risk factor for asbestosis. (medscape.com)
- The MUC5B promoter risk allele for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis predisposes to asbestosis. (medscape.com)
- Asbestosis is dangerous because it can lead to pulmonary fibrosis (the scarring of lung tissue) and mesothelioma (a deadly lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure). (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- Asbestosis is not cancer but a form of pulmonary fibrosis. (robinscloud.com)
- The term UIP is often used interchangeably with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), but other clinical conditions are associated with UIP, although less commonly, including collagen vascular disease, drug toxicity, chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, asbestosis, familial IPF, and Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome. (medscape.com)
Dust3
- Asbestosis is a permanent form of lung damage that occurs after repeatedly coming in contact with asbestos, particularly through breathing in asbestos dust. (lawfirm.com)
- Asbestosis is widespread scarring of lung tissue caused by breathing asbestos dust. (msdmanuals.com)
- Because just as certain as death and taxes is the fact that if you inhale asbestos dust you get asbestosis. (rxinjuryhelp.com)
Interstitial1
- Kawabata Y. Asbestos exposure results in asbestosis and usual interstitial pneumonia similar to other causes of pneumoconiosis. (medscape.com)
Exposed to asbestos at work1
- Many people were exposed to asbestos at work and developed asbestosis because of their jobs. (injurylawyers.com)
Workers8
- For example: Asbestos miners Aeronautical and car mechanics Boiler operators Construction workers Electricians Railway workers Workers who remove asbestos insulation from around a steam vessel in an old building Construction workers who inhale asbestos from contaminated building materials such paint, spackling, roof shingles, masonry compounds, and drywall may get asbestosis. (wikipedia.org)
- Many of these workers later developed asbestosis and other lung conditions. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- Benefits may be available through workers' compensation provided it is possible to prove the asbestosis developed due to exposure on-the-job. (injurylawyers.com)
- The aim of the present study was to describe the relationships between asbestos exposure and pleural plaques and asbestosis in a large cohort of formerly asbestos-exposed workers, and to assess asbestos exposure parameters linked to the presence of HRCT features of these two diseases by means of multivariate analysis. (ersjournals.com)
- While the United States Environmental Protection Agency inches closer to imposing a hoped-for ban of asbestos, an occupational risk report out of Canada has revealed exactly which jobs in that country put workers at the greatest risk for malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis. (mesothelioma.net)
- In reviewing the medical data, the researchers found that 854 workers had been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, while 737 were diagnosed with asbestosis. (mesothelioma.net)
- Lead author Nathan DeBono of the University of Toronto wrote, "Compared with all other workers in the ODSS, those employed in construction trades occupations had the greatest adjusted incidence rate of both mesothelioma (223 cases) and asbestosis (261 cases). (mesothelioma.net)
- Many of these workers have now received a diagnosis of asbestosis and pleural plaques. (lalawct.com)
Severe1
- It's typically more severe than asbestosis. (healthline.com)
Mortality4
- Mortality trends in the USA show that deaths from asbestosis are increasing, while deaths related to other pneumoconiosis are declining. (bmj.com)
- To analyse the association between asbestos consumption and asbestosis mortality trends. (bmj.com)
- But what was a surprise is that the highest mortality from mesothelioma was found among people born during 1939-1943, whereas mortality from asbestosis peaked in men born between 1924 and 1938. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- Darnton, A et al, "Mortality from asbestosis and mesothelioma in Britain by birth cohort", October 2012, Occupational Medicine (London), pp. 549-552. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
Risk of lung cancer1
- Asbestosis sufferers also face an enhanced risk of lung cancer. (injurylawyers.com)
Scarring of lung tissue1
- Asbestos causes scarring of lung tissue and inflammation leading to asbestosis . (braytonlaw.com)
1970s2
- Most asbestos use was phased out starting in the 1970s, after the mineral was linked to asbestosis and other health hazard. (rxinjuryhelp.com)
- Most people who have been diagnosed with asbestosis acquired it in the workplace before the 1970s when the government began restricting the use of asbestos. (mesohio.com)
Deaths9
- Asbestosis affected about 157,000 people and resulted in 3,600 deaths in 2015. (wikipedia.org)
- Statistics from the UK's Health and Safety Executive showed that in 2019, there were 490 asbestosis deaths. (wikipedia.org)
- In an epidemiological time series study, we used a modern computer-intensive local regression method to evaluate the relationship between asbestos consumption per capita (1900-2006) as the predictor variable and number of deaths from asbestosis (1968-2004). (bmj.com)
- There were 25 564 deaths from asbestosis over the period 1968-2004. (bmj.com)
- The best-fitting model (adjusted coefficient of determination (R 2 ) = 99.7%) for 1968-2004 deaths from asbestosis used asbestos consumption per capita 48 years prior (1920-1956) and the log value of asbestos consumption per capita 43 years prior (1925-1961). (bmj.com)
- This study demonstrates a clear association between asbestos consumption and deaths from asbestosis and indicates that asbestosis deaths are not expected to decrease sharply in the next 10-15 years. (bmj.com)
- The researchers based their results on an exhaustive study of 33,751 mesothelioma deaths and 5396 asbestosis deaths. (survivingmesothelioma.com)
- A 2012 study estimated that asbestosis accounts for around 1,000 deaths each year. (mesotheliomavets.com)
- Deaths across the united states associated with asbestosis are hard to determine because of it being similar to many respiratory diseases, which means it may not have been recorded as the manner of death. (mesotheliomavets.com)
Cancer11
- Individuals diagnosed with asbestosis and asbestos pleural plaques are also at significant risk for developing asbestos-caused lung cancer and mesothelioma, a fatal form of asbestos cancer. (braytonlaw.com)
- He found alarming rates of lung cancer and asbestosis. (asbestosnetwork.com)
- Asbestosis can lead to the development of mesothelioma and lung cancer. (asbestoscancer.com)
- Asbestosis is not a cancer, so those diagnosed with the disease can live many years with the condition. (asbestoscancer.com)
- However, asbestosis could lead to conditions such as lung cancer or mesothelioma since the condition will worsen over time. (asbestoscancer.com)
- and asbestosis increases your risk of developing lung cancer in the future. (veteransasbestosalliance.org)
- Asbestosis is a lung ailment that could develop into a deadly type of lung cancer, like mesothelioma. (healthsafeinspections.com)
- If you have asbestosis you have an increased risk of developing lung cancer, especially if you smoke or have a history of smoking. (lalawct.com)
- H.W. Wedler reports a connection between asbestosis and pleural cancer. (mesothelioma.com)
- The medical expert further concluded that it was likely the client's asbestosis would progress to cause an additional 5% disability during the remainder of his lifetime and that there was a 2% risk the client would develop mesothelioma or lung cancer and a 0.5% risk that he would contract diffuse pleural thickening during the remainder of his lifetime. (boyesturnerclaims.com)
- People with asbestosis are more likely to develop lung cancer . (webmd.com)
Diseases4
- Many of the people who suffered asbestos exposure from the Libby mine are now over the age of 65, and others have since died of asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and cancers such as mesothelioma, records show. (bigclassaction.com)
- Asbestosis and asbestos pleural diseases progress slowly. (braytonlaw.com)
- Certain differences have been suggested between these two diseases, as TSFE seems to be the best predictor for pleural plaques whereas cumulative exposure was reported to be the major determinant for asbestosis 1 , 2 . (ersjournals.com)
- However, the majority of published studies are based on CXR data, resulting in difficulties for estimation of dose-response relationships for asbestos-related diseases due to imprecise assessment of asbestos exposure but also imprecise radiographic diagnosis of asbestosis and pleural plaques 3 . (ersjournals.com)
Tissue2
- People diagnosed with asbestosis have scarred lung tissue. (lawfirm.com)
- If the asbestosis has progressed enough to reach the second stage, images of the heart and diaphragm in the chest X-ray or CT scan will be blocked by spots of scarred tissue. (lawfirm.com)
Illnesses4
- This is a biggy and a long time in coming…long-suffering, potentially terminally ill residents of Libby, Montana, suffering from asbestos-related illnesses including asbestosis and mesothelioma have been awarded a $43 million settlement by a judge in that state. (bigclassaction.com)
- People with asbestosis are at a higher risk of developing these other related illnesses. (lawfirm.com)
- Illnesses such as these can be worse in a person who has asbestosis. (asbestoscancer.com)
- Bernstein Liebhard LLP is offering free legal reviews to individuals who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses, including asbestosis. (rxinjuryhelp.com)
Restrictive ventilatory1
- The characteristic pulmonary function finding in asbestosis is a restrictive ventilatory defect. (wikipedia.org)
Occupations1
- A new study , published by the BMJ, confirms that a higher than average incidence of asbestosis is linked with these occupations. (asbestossupportce.org)
Respiratory1
- Individuals probably differ in their susceptibility to asbestosis based on respiratory clearance and other unidentified host factors. (medscape.com)
Inflammation1
- The initial inflammation of asbestosis occurs in the alveolar bifurcations, characterized by the influx of alveolar macrophages. (medscape.com)
Diagnose3
- Understand what asbestosis is, what causes it, and how your doctor may be liable for malpractice if he or she did not correctly diagnose it. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- medical malpractice team can help you seek damages from your doctor for his or her failure to diagnose asbestosis. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
- After tests are complete, physicians are more able to properly diagnose those who may be suffering from asbestosis. (veteransupport.us)
20211
- 2021. https://nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Tabers-Dictionary/758583/0/asbestosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
Incidence1
- the greater the cumulative dose, the higher the incidence of asbestosis. (medscape.com)
Lung Function1
- Over time, the immune system's fight against the asbestosis could fail as the scarring gets worse, leading to an increase in loss of lung function. (veteransupport.us)
COPD1
- It's possible to develop COPD as a complication of an asbestosis diagnosis. (healthline.com)