21. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Asbestosis asbestosis. Definition Return to top asbestosis is a respiratory diseasecaused by inhaling asbestos fibers. asbestosis is one form http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000118.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Asbestosis Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Respiratory system Alternative names Return to top Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure Definition Return to top Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Asbestosis is one form of lung disease related to asbestos inhalation. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause a variety of diseases, from thickening of the lining of the lungs, which is usually asymptomatic, to malignant mesothelioma (a cancer arising from the lining of the lung). Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract (elasticity) normally. The severity of the respiratory disease depends upon the duration of exposure and the amount inhaled. Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs from asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home in the worker's clothing. Asbestos-related disease includes pleural plaques (calcification), malignant (cancerous)

22. Law Office Of Michael Weir Fountain Valley attorney, focusing on workrelated injury cases, including asbestosis and lung disease. http://www.weirlaw.org/

23. Information & Advice For Those Suffering From Asbestos Related Diseases, Asbesto UK solicitors providing information about asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. http://www.asbestosadvice.co.uk

This website is designed to provide information for those suffering from asbestos related diseases, including pleural plaques, pleural thickening, asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Contact our advice line: Email Contact: ( click on envelope) When emailing please include your Name AddressTel No D.O.B Diagnosis Details. Specialists in Claims for Industrial Disease Rowley Ashworth is one of the leading law practices specialising in personal injury claims. Covering the whole of England and Wales from six offices, each case is individually handled by a personal injury specialist committed to obtaining just and proper compensation. Rowley Ashworth does not act for employers or their insurers in personal injury work. Instructions are only accepted from victims or their families. FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW HOME/HOSPITAL VISITS FUNDING ADVICE INCLUDING CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENTS Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Wolverhampton.

24. Mesothelioma - About Asbestosis Scan. asbestosis is a disease process which is progressive and irreversiblein nature. capacity. What are the Clinical Signs of asbestosis? http://www.mirg.org/asbestos/

Asbestosis is a lung condition, often referred to as a "diffuse pulmonary fibrosis" which results from the inhalation of asbestos fibers. It is one of a number of diseases categorized as occupational lung disease or environmental lung disease. A unique aspect of asbestosis that distinguishes it from other fibrotic diseases (such as silicosis) is the presence of asbestos bodies and fibers in the lung tissue. Additionally, asbestos bodies and fibers have been detected in small numbers beyond the lung: in tonsils, thoracic and abdominal lymph nodes, pleura, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, small and large intestines, esophagus and stomach. Typically, asbestos particles are inhaled into the lungs by exposed individuals in large quantities. The body's defense mechanisms respond to asbestos fibers by attacking them, which forms the characteristic fibrosis which can often be detected with an x-ray or CT Scan. Asbestosis is a disease process which is progressive and irreversible in nature. It typically leads to subsequent respiratory disability. In the most severe cases, asbestosis may lead to death from pulmonary hypertension and cardiac failure. Asbestosis is generally considered to be a restrictive lung disease. The fibrosis which forms reduces the lung's ability to expand and exchange oxygen (distensibility). This "stiff lung" condition reduces all volumes and capacities of the lungs. A person with asbestosis tends to breathe more rapidly as a compensatory reaction to his or her diminished lung capacity.

25. EMedicine - Asbestosis : Article By Basil Varkey, MD, FRCPC, FCCP asbestosis Pulmonary fibrosis caused by asbestos inhalation is calledasbestosis. The asbestosis. Last Updated January 21, 2003, http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic171.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Asbestosis Last Updated: January 21, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: pneumoconiosis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung disease, bronchogenic carcinoma, malignant mesothelioma AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Basil Varkey, MD, FRCPC, FCCP , Associate Program Director, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin Coauthor(s): Anita B Varkey, MD , Assistant Director of Faculty Development Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Rush Medical College Basil Varkey, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Chest Physicians Editor(s): Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FCCP

26. EMedicine - Asbestosis : Article By Sam Chun, MD asbestosis Asbestos is the generic term used for the group of fibrous mineral silicatesof magnesium and iron whose chemical and physical properties make it http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic52.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Radiology Chest Asbestosis Last Updated: January 7, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Differentials X-ray ... Bibliography Author: Sam Chun, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Radiology, University of Western Ontario Coauthor(s): William B Dawson, MD, FRCPC , Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Western Ontario Editor(s): Judith K Amorosa, MD, FACR , Clinical Professor and Program Director, Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; Bernard D Coombs, MBChB, PhD , Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Eric J Stern, MD , Director of Thoracic Imaging, Professor of Radiology and Medicine, Departments of Radiology and Internal Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine;

27. Asbestos Exposure: Questions And Answers Information from the National Cancer Institute about asbestos exposure and diseases like asbestosis. http://imsdd.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/600321.html

"Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers" is redistributed by University of Bonn, Medical Center Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers Get this document via a secure connection CancerMail from the National Cancer Institute !!! ATTENTION !!! The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has updated its cancer information delivery services. In the future, please use the Cancer.gov web site ( Http: //cancer.gov/ ) to meet your cancer information needs. CancerMail users in the United States can obtain cancer information by telephone at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). The NCI will no longer support CancerMail after November 2002. If you have comments about the NCI's cancer information delivery services, contact us by e-mail at cancer.govstaff@mail.nih.gov or call 301-496-9096. CANCER FACTS National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health What is asbestos? "Asbestos" is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. These fibers are not

28. Drugs.com - Drugs Information Online You searched on asbestosis, Search results powered by Overture.com(formerly GoTo.com). Updates via email for asbestosis victims. http://www.drugs.com/xq/cfm/pageID_0/search_asbestosis/searchtype_internet/qx/

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29. ASBESTOSIS - Asbestos Illness, Cause & Symptoms asbestosis Incidence, Cause and Symptoms. asbestosis is a serious, progressive,longterm disease of the lungs. Medical information. asbestosis Illness. http://www.asbestos-mesothelioma-lung-cancer.com/asbestosis/asbestosis.html

HOME Asbestos Abatement Asbestosis Cancer Containing Materials ... Other Sources Mesothelioma Malignant Illness Peritoneal Pleural Risk Factors ... Treatment Lung Cancer Related to Asbestos Hazardous Causes Interstitial Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis ... » Click here to find asbestos lawyer or attorney representing victims of mesothelioma, asbestos related lung cancer or asbestosis. ASBESTOS Asbestosis Illness Asbestosis is a serious, progressive, long-term disease of the lungs. It is not cancer. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that irritate lung tissues and cause the tissues to scar. The scarring makes it hard for lungs to do their job of getting oxygen into the blood. Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath and a dry crackling sound in the lungs while inhaling. The chance of getting asbestosis is very small for those who do not work with asbestos. Although there is no effective treatment for asbestosis, symptoms of the disease can be managed under the care of a physician. The disease, if severe, can cause disability and death.

30. Asbestosis asbestosis. interstitial fibrosis secondary to asbestos inhalation. increased risklung Ca; gastrointestinal Ca; pleural mesothelioma. Cf asbestos lung disease http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00029.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Respiratory system Feedback Search asbestosis interstitial fibrosis secondary to asbestos inhalation increased risk: lung Ca gastrointestinal Ca pleural mesothelioma Cf: asbestos lung disease Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001 Medical College of Wisconsin

31. Radiology Case 68--773 Radiology teaching, lung parenchymal changes in asbestosis, a single case example.View large image. Diagnosis http://www.sbu.ac.uk/dirt/museum/68--773.html

Clinical presentation: 60 year old man who worked in the past as a shipwright. Features in images Diagnosis Differential Similar appearances to this image. Features in the image There is increased shadowing, predominantly in the lower zones of both lungs. It is mostly reticulo-nodular, a network of fine lines and nodules, but additiional linear strands are visible in the left lower lobe. The hila appear somewhat 'pulled down' and the right basal artery is closer to the mid-line than usual, implying some loss of right lower lobe volume. The shadowing decreases towards the lung apices and there is no upper zone vascular prominence. Diagnosis: Asbestosis lung parenchymal fibrosis cases that might resemble this pathology fibrosing alveolitis (case report) scleroderma (case report) Sarcoidosis (case report) Histiocytosis X (case report) Lymphangitis carcinomatosa (case report) Alveolar cell carcinoma , nodular form (case report) radiation change right lung (case report) Ian Maddison Aug. 1998

32. HealthlinkUSA Asbestosis Links asbestosis Let LegalMatch search for the right attorney in your area. Click herefor page 1 of asbestosis information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/Asbestosis.html

33. Asbestosis And Pleural Disease Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Other AsbestosRelated Cancers asbestosis andPleural Disease B B Medical Library. asbestosis and Pleural Disease. http://www.baronandbudd.com/MedicalInfo/asbestosis.shtml

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Other Asbestos-Related Cancers Asbestosis and Pleural Disease Asbestosis and Pleural Disease Asbestosis is a noncancerous condition caused by exposure to asbestos. It is caused by asbestos fibers that become lodged in the lungs. As the lungs try to protect the body from these foreign bodies, scar tissue develops and diminishes the lung's capacity for oxygen. Asbestosis is a progressive disease: as the scarring of the lungs gets worse, the lungs' vital capacity continues to decrease. Asbestosis can cause severe shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and lead to heart problems. Asbestosis may also be present in people suffering from asbestos-caused cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, although asbestosis does not "develop" into these or any other form of cancer. Asbestosis, as with all other asbestos-related diseases, is a latent disease. This means that asbestosis typically develops many years after a person's initial exposure to asbestos. The latency period for asbestosis is typically 15 or more years after initial exposure. Asbestos is a "dose-response" disease. That means that the more asbestos a person is exposed to, the higher his risk for developing asbestosis.

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Sign up Asbestos We are currently interviewing potential clients in the area of Asbestos exposure and Asbestosis. These are often serious or fatal conditions. We routinely provide free information on these topics, with no obligation. Once you have finished your review, you may (1) print, fill out, and fax to us the questionnaire found by clicking on the blue key in the upper left hand corner of this page, (2) call us toll free at (800) 447-6443, or (3) send us E-Mail by clicking on the key found at the bottom of this page. Our research results in a large amount of pertinent and up to date information on asbestos, the asbestos industry, asbestos diseases and treatment options. We have compiled some of that information here in an on-line reference. We hope that by providing this information we create a valuable resource for afflicted people, who will benefit from having access to it. Part of our responsibility is to provide clients with potentially lifesaving information on doctors, hospitals, and healthcare. While we are not doctors, we do possess some information on medical doctors who specialize in aggressively treating malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural disease. We try to keep our clients up to date on the newest research, diagnostic information and treatment options for their conditions.

35. Asbestosis asbestosis asbestosis. asbestosis. This disease normally occurs asa result of heavy asbestos exposure over a prolonged period. The http://www.asbestosis.org.uk/asbestosis.htm

asbestosis Asbestosis Asbestosis This disease normally occurs as a result of heavy asbestos exposure over a prolonged period. The disease is a form of fibrosis of the lung. This affects the efficiency of the lungs and the person affected often has symptoms of breathlessness and coughing. This disability generally increases as the person ages. Compensation Although provisional damages are available it is more usual for the courts to deal with asbestosis claims on a full and final basis. For case where symptoms are considered less disabling, full and final awards for the disease itself are frequently in excess of £15,000, although in more serious cases, compensation can be in excess of £50,000. Contact Jane Crowder Freephone 0800 833 099 E-Mail To Make a Claim

36. La Asbestosis Translate this page La asbestosis La asbestosis es, como sugiere su nombre, causada por la aspiraciónde las fibras del asbesto. No es una enfermedad pulmonar cancerosa. http://www.mesotelioma.com/Asbestos/9.shtml

La Asbestosis La asbestosis afecta los dos pulmones (es bilateral) y, aunque se encuentra principalmente en el campo inferior de los pulmones, generalmente se extiende mucho. Al parecer, la variedad de la fibra de asbesto a la cual el trabajador fue expuesto no es significativo para el desarrollo de la asbestosis. Universidad de Texas, Centro de las Ciencias de la Salud en San Antonio - en Ingles Universidad de Iowa Hospitales - en Ingles Sobre La Firma El Papel de La Firma en las Litigaciones del Asbesto Mesotelioma El Asbesto y la Medicina ... Aviso Para el Lector de la Carta Informativa

37. Drugs.com - Drugs Information Online TOP NET SEARCHES. Mesothelioma. asbestosis. Phentermine. Zocor. Bontril. Prozac.Tenuate. Zyban. Didrex. Meridia. Ionamin. ADVERTISEMENT, MORE OPTIONS. Medical Abbreviations. http://phentermine.drugs.com/xq/cfm/pageID_0/search_asbestosis/searchtype_intern

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38. Texas Department Of Health, Asbestosis The asbestosis Surveillance Section. About asbestosis electrical, plumbing, acoustical,and structrual insulation. What are the clinical symptoms of asbestosis? http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/epitox/asbestosis.htm

TDH Home Search TDH TDH Contacts Contact Us ... EETD Mission Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology Program Adult Lead Asbestosis Child Lead Health Studies ... Silicosis Health Assessment and Toxicology Program Health Assessments and Consultations What is Exposure? Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance Resources: Definitions of Key Terms Environmental Health Agencies, Universities, and Nonprofits TDH Bureau of Epidemiology Links* Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) ... Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee, State of Texas *External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of Health. These sites also may not be accessible to persons with disabilities. The Asbestosis Surveillance Section About Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic fibrotic lung disease which results from the long-term inhalation of respirable asbestos fibers. The Asbestosis Surveillance section maintains a database of information on cases of asbestosis in the state of Texas. Texas law requires that designated professionals, primarily physicians and laboratorians, report specific information regarding certain disease and other adverse health conditions to the state health department. This is how asbestosis is reported in Texas and is known as passive surveillance. The Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology Program (EOEP) receives the report and acts on the information received based on a standard protocol. With passive surveillance, the EOEP does not employ staff to actively seek out cases. Since 1986 the EOEP has augmented the passive reporting of asbestosis required by law by conducting quarterly reviews of death certificates to identify certificates with asbestosis listed as a cause of death. In addition, the EOEP also visits doctors offices and abstracts information from records of reported asbestosis cases.

39. Asbestosis, Asbestos, Asbestos Litigation, Asbestos Lawyer, Asbestos Attorney, A Practice Areas, asbestosis. asbestosis results from the scarring of lung tissue byasbestos fibers which are carried deep into the inner recesses of the lung. http://www.lpklaw.com/asbestosis.html

Asbestosis Overview Asbestosis Mesothelioma Lung Cancer ... Overview Asbestosis results from the scarring of lung tissue by asbestos fibers which are carried deep into the inner recesses of the lung. This scarring causes a shrinking of the lung and a reduction in lung capacity. The symptoms for asbestosis include shortness of breath, dry cough, rales or crackles heard through a stethoscope and/or fatigue. Asbestosis, like mesothelioma, may have a long latency period of thirty years or more. However, the first signs or symptoms of asbestosis can occur much sooner, depending upon the amount and length of exposure that is involved. Chest x-ray or CAT Scan Pulmonary function tests Physical exam (checking for chest sounds) Pathological examination Asbestos related work sites: Powerhouses Ships Construction Sites Office Buildings Apartment Houses Private Homes Schools Hospitals Boiler Rooms Machinery Spaces Automobile Repair Shops Refineries Asbestos Verdicts: Higgins, Johnson: $7.15 million DeStefano: $2.19 million (click for more Asbestosis verdicts) Mesothelioma Information: Mesothelioma Mesothelioma Attorney Mesothelioma FAQ Mesothelioma Verdicts ... Mesothelioma Treatment Asbestos Information: Asbestos Overview Asbestos Attorney Asbestos FAQ Asbestos Verdicts ... Asbestos Diagnosis Lead Poisoning Lead Poisoning Litigation Lead Poisoning Exposure Lead Poisoning Harm Lead Poisoning Legal Remedies ... Lead Poisoning Resources Environmental Environmental Litigation Birth Defects Toxic Waste Environmental Resources Commercial Commercial Litigation Whistle-Blower Health Fraud Discrimination

40. Asbestosis Verdicts, Levy Phillips And Konigsberg LLP, 520 Madison Avenue, New Y 1. In a group of asbestosis cases tried in New York State Supreme Court in thesummer of 1992 LPK attorney Robert I. Komitor obtained the following jury http://www.lpklaw.com/verdictasbestos.html

Mesothelioma Consolidated Asbestosis Lead Poisoning ... Overview First Name Last Name Email Phone Practice Area Asbestos Environmental Commercial Discrimination Personal Injury Lead Paint Malpractice Other Comments 1. In a group of asbestosis cases tried in New York State Supreme Court in the summer of 1992 LPK attorney Robert I. Komitor obtained the following jury verdicts DeStefano: Plaintiff suffered with asbestos-related pleural disease and beginnings of asbestosis verdict: $2,019,000. Smykowsky Plaintiff suffered from asbestos-related pleural disease and asbestosis; verdict: $1,470,396. Peaslee Plaintiff suffered from asbestos-related pleural disease; verdict: $810,000. Swiercynski Plaintiff suffered with interstitial fibrosis, which defendants claimed was adult respiratory distress syndrome (not asbestos-related) and plaintiff contended was asbestosis; jury found in favor of plaintiff and awarded a verdict of $1,470,396. 2. Higgins, Johnson Two shipyard workers exposed to asbestos while working at the Brooklyn Naval shipyard; one plaintiff developed asbestosis and one developed asbestos-related pleural disease; tried by LPK attorney Steven J. Phillips in the Federal District Court, Eastern District in 1990; the jury returned compensatory and punitive. Verdicts totalling $7,150,000.

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