Asbestosis Stages

  • Treatment:

    There is no cure available. Stopping further exposure to asbestos is essential. To ease symptoms, postural drainage, chest percussion , and vibration can help remove secretions from the lungs.

    The doctor may prescribe aerosol medications to thin secretions. People with this condition may need to receive oxygen by mask or by a plastic piece that fits into the nostrils. Certain patients may require lung transplantation.

    Support Groups:

    You can ease the stress of this illness by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems. .

    Expectations (prognosis):

    The outcome depends upon the duration and extent of the exposure. Patients who develop malignant mesothelioma have a poor probable outcome, with 75% of those affected dying within 1 year.

    Complications:

    • Malignant mesothelioma
    • Pleural effusion

 

Current News

The latest statistics show that between 1980 and 2000, over 8,000 men and over 1,000 women died from Mesothelioma. If someone in your family has been affected by this grave disease, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

A mesothelioma is a highly aggressive tumor that is generally deadly. Current treatment of malignant mesothelioma is designed to make the person with cancer comfortable. Although long-term survival cannot usually be expected, the case of famed paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould is a noted exception.

 

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