Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral mined in numerous regions around the world. Centuries ago, asbestos was found to excel as a noncorrosive, flame-resistant insulator. Ground into fibers and mixed with various ingredients, asbestos was used in countless...
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Asbestosis
Asbestosis: Breathing disorder that is often preventable
Many Minnesota residents are currently receiving medical treatment for adverse health conditions that affect their lungs. Sadly, some diseases, such as asbestosis, are preventable, and those affected have suffered workplace injuries when their employers failed in...
Have you or your loved one contracted asbestosis?
Thousands of people in Minnesota and beyond are ill right now but they might not know it. Asbestosis is a disease that often lies hidden in the body for years before symptoms arise. If you or your loved one was recently diagnosed with this condition or suspect that...
Dealing with the after-effect of an asbestosis diagnosis
Sitting in a chair in front of a doctor's desk and hearing him or her tell you that you have a terminal lung disease is a devastating and life-changing experience. Perhaps, you could not name your illness as asbestosis, but you knew something was not right because you...
Asbestosis: Getting the care and support you need
Can you recall when you first began to notice that something wasn't right and you just didn't feel well? Perhaps, at first, you thought you were overly tired from work or maybe had contracted a minor illness. Were you prompted to schedule an appointment with a...
Dealing with the ravaging effects of asbestosis
The dangers of asbestos have been known for a long time, which is why the federal Clean Air Act of 1970 was enacted. At that time, most sprayed-on forms of asbestos were banned in the United States. Sadly, many people in Minnesota and beyond were already exposed to...
Is your nagging cough related to asbestosis?
Many people in Minnesota suffer from chronic health conditions. Some have known of their illnesses for a long time and have been doing their best to enjoy life as much as possible. Others have symptoms that just recently became apparent, although their illnesses began...
Have your symptoms led to asbestosis diagnosis?
There are a lot of old buildings in Minnesota, including factories, schools, churches and government structures. As in many other states, restoration and construction projects in these dwellings often include asbestos removal. It's no secret that asbestos exposure is...
Watch out for Asbestiosis dangers in the workplace
It's not always easy to tell when asbestos is present on the job in Minnesota. When employers are aware of it, they're obligated to inform their workers about the potential dangers of exposure and also to provide proper training according to safety regulations if...
Can asbestosis be cured?
Unfortunately, the answer to the question posed above is, currently, no. There is no cure for asbestosis. However, there are medical solutions that can ease the symptoms and slow the progression of the illness. There are also ongoing experiments and drugs being...
