Questions and answers about mesothelioma

 Questions and answers about mesothelioma

Considered as one of the most devastating and dangerous diseases, mesothelioma is a totally unknown for anyone who has not suffered mystery. Many questions remain unanswered but now the answer will be useful at least to remove the biggest questions.
What is asbestos?

Asbestos is a mineral fiber commonly used in construction, engineering and industry as an insulator element. Those who have been exposed to this mineral are predisposed to have any health problems to remain these microscopic fibers into the air they breathed.
What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. It can affect the heart, lungs, abdomen and / or the lining of the lungs
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?

A mesothelioma patient usually has difficulty breathing, coughing up blood and sputum chest pain. These symptoms are similar to other diseases and signs of aging, making diagnosis difficult. Furthermore, different types of mesothelioma have different symptoms depending upon the location of the tumor.
Are there different types of mesothelioma?

There are three main types of mesothelioma that affect different areas of the body. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common, affecting the lining of the lung and the chest cavity.Peritoneal mesothelioma attacks the lining of the abdomen. The rarest form pericardial mesothelioma damaging the protective sac that covers and lubricates the heart. There also mesotheliomas affecting the tunica vaginalis testis and membrane.
What are the risks from exposure to asbestos?

Those who have worked in the industries of construction and shipyards where asbestos was used are highly likely to have been exposed to asbestos. There are about 3,000 products that are known to contain asbestos and who have been exposed millions.
What makes asbestos dangerous?

dangerous asbestosThe small size of asbestos fibers is dangerous because they are airborne.These particles are easily inhaled and deposited on clothing. Once the particles have been inhaled, damage to the cellular structure of the internal organs, particularly the lungs.
How does asbestos cause mesothelioma?

The exact mechanism by which asbestos fibers cause cancer is still under debate.It is known that once deposited on the body, the fibers cause inflammation and cellular damage. Over time, it has been known that the fibers also chemically and physically altered cells DNA, causing cells to divide uncontrollably and becoming malignant.
Is the only disease mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos?

Mesothelioma is not the only resulting from exposure to asbestos disease but the most fateful. Asbestosis is another disease that is caused by the inhalation of asbestos particles
What is Asbestosis?

The accumulation of scar tissue caused by asbestos particles causes asbestosis. After a period of time, the lungs are covered with scar tissue, causing the heart and lung failure.
Are there treatments for asbestos-related diseases?

Currently there is no cure for mesothelioma or not for asbestoris. Only the symptoms can be treated. However, medicine is constantly advancing to diagnose and seek treatment for these devastating and sometimes fatal condition.
Can snuff cause mesothelioma?

The snuff is not the cause of mesothelioma. However, those who have been exposed to asbestos should not smoke as this combination increases the likelihood of other types of lung cancer.
What should I do if I have been diagnosed with an illness related to asbestos?

Shall strictly follow your doctor's instructions regarding the prescribed treatment. Contact an attorney to see if you have legal action against those responsible for the damage caused.
Is there a deadline for claiming?

Yes, depending on the legal action to be exercise, but you should know that the deadline for claiming is generally one year.
Can I afford a lawyer?

As a specialist in this type of claim lawyers, our fee will only be effective if there is an economic compensation. However, see our fees section for more information.