Asbestosis - a disease in its own right
Exposure to dangerous particles of asbestos dust can lead to an array of asbestos-related diseases from mesothelioma to asbestosis, claims for compensation and a lot of pain and suffering.
Those that work with substances containing asbestos for long periods and even those exposed to it just for a short while can be susceptible to such diseases.
However, it seems that there is some confusion as to exactly what asbestosis is. Asbestosis is an asbestos-related disease that causes scarring on the lungs and is very much a disease in its own right. Other asbestos-related diseases should not be coined under this term for convenience as each has its own symptoms, methods of diagnosis and treatment.
We have received a number of asbestosis claims from people who have been diagnosed with asbestosis by their GP when this isn't the case. After the medical notes have been obtained from said doctors they have revealed that patients have in fact been suffering from other asbestos-related diseases, such as pleural plaques and pleural thickening. Many, however, have gone on to make compensation claims against their employers under the representation of personal injury solicitors from our expert panel.
An individual will usually need to be exposed to a significant amount of asbestos on a daily basis to sustain asbestosis. This illness is usually benign but often causes a considerable amount of disability; in particular breathing becomes increasingly difficult.
There are certain things that can be done to treat asbestosis although it cannot be cured. Things that can help make this industrial illness more comfortable include:
- Stop smoking smoking can aggravate chest conditions such as asbestosis
- Vaccination those suffering from asbestosis are usually more susceptible to colds and flues so a flu vaccination is often advised
- Medication medication to expand or relax the blood vessels and thin the blood are often prescribed
- Oxygen daily oxygen may be required to aid breathing
YouClaim are the asbestosis claim experts
If you have been exposed to asbestos then you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
We have a fantastic claim success rate and we have helped thousands of people to make asbestos claims for pain, suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses.
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Just send us a call back request so we can contact you at the time that is most convenient for you or give us a call on 0800 10 757 95. Seek compensation today through YouClaim, the asbestosis claim experts.
