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often align themselves with those of other diseases, mesothelioma in workers
may be misdiagnosed as pneumonia or other diseases during its early stages.
Mesothelioma Symptoms Symptoms of mesothelioma can include: A shortness
of breath, abdominal swelling, pain of the abdomen, blood clotting problems,
chest pain, chronic cough, heart palpitations, fever, labored breath,
and weight loss.Pleural, peritoneal and pericardial mesothelioma are all
possible variations of the deadly cancer, with pleural (lung) mesothelioma
the most commonly manifested version of the disease.
High-Risk Professions Though the use of asbestos is now regulated by laws
and regulations, the disease's long dormancy period means that it still
has a high number of potential victims. Professions at a high risk for
asbestos exposure and mesothelioma are those which involved repeated exposure
to asbestos in its industrial forms.
These professions include: Electricians, painters, insulators, carpenters,
bricklayers, construction, workers, mechanics, and other tradespeople,
especially those who were involved with commercial or home construction
before the 1970s. The families of these workers were also at risk, since
they may have inhaled or ingested asbestos through the employee's clothing
or hair. Legal Options
Because of the huge number of potentially affected workers, there has
been a significant amount of mesothelioma litigation against companies
who irresponsibly used asbestos, exposing their workers to the threat
of mesothelioma and other life-threatening asbestos-related illnesses.
If you are suffering the ill effects of asbestos exposure, talk to your
doctor and determine a reasonable treatment plan. Then contact an asbestos
attorney who is experienced in mesothelioma litigation. A competent
asbestos lawyer may be able to help you recover damages for the pain
and suffering incurred through asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, defray
the costs of treatment, and provide for your children if you die of the
disease.About the AuthorPeter Kent is the best-selling author of 50 books
and hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.