What is Asbestosis?

This lung disease increases the risk of mesothelioma.

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Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by the retention of asbestos fibers in the lungs after prolonged exposure to asbestos. Similar to other asbestos-related diseases, Asbestosis manifests many years after initial asbestos exposure. Symptoms of Asbestosis include shortness of breath and reduced lung function, and individuals with Asbestosis are also at risk for developing mesothelioma.

What is Asbestosis?

Asbestosis commonly occurs after high intensity or long-term exposure to asbestos. After exposure, scarring of lung tissue begins to appear and the lung immune system activates to provoke an inflammatory reaction.

Signs and symptoms of Asbestosis are likely to develop over the course of years and even decades. The primary symptom that is experienced is shortness of breath caused by a plaque on the diaphragmatic pleura.

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Asbestosis. However, AkinMears can help you get compensation for this disease that you did not deserve.

Occupations with a High Risk
of Asbestos Exposure

  • Asbestos Mining

  • Asbestos Manufacturing

  • Electricians

  • Construction Workers

  • Demolition
    Workers

  • Mechanics

  • Ship Builders

  • Shipyard Workers

  • Boiler Workers

  • Power Plant Workers

  • Refinery Workers

  • Electricians

  • Bricklayers

  • Foundry Workers

  • Insulators

  • Industrial Workers

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