Asbestosis is a disease caused by the chronic inhalation of tiny asbestos fibers which, over time, lead to scar tissue formation in the lungs.
Lung tissue is delicate, and has the singular role of providing gas exchange between the blood and the world outside.
Oxygen comes into the lungs, and carbon dioxide and other waste gases are excreted through the lungs.
When scar tissue, which is thicker than normal lung tissue, develops in the lungs, it can lead to shortness of breath and a significant decrease in quality of life.
Asbestosis is incurable and is thought to contribute to more than 1,000 deaths each year in the United States.
Does Asbestosis Make Me More Vulnerable To Developing Mesothelioma?
It is also an indicator that you are at higher risk for developing additional asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma.
It’s a difficult diagnosis to receive, but for the same reasons that mesothelioma entitles you to compensation from companies who hid important facts about the health consequences of asbestos, you have a right to pursue damages when you’re suffering from asbestosis.
An experienced New Orleans asbestosis and asbestos injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve to protect yourself and your family.
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