Pleural Thickening Asbestos Claims
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Pleural Thickening or any Asbestos-related disease, we are here to help you file a claim.

PLEURAL THICKENING

Pleural thickening can cause shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and adversely affects the lungs' ability to function properly. Pleural thickening (pleurisy) is inflammation or scarring in the pleura that causes the infected area to thicken and reduces the ability to breathe properly.

Pleural thickening is common among workers who were exposed to prolonged amounts of toxic asbestos particles prior to 1980. Pleural Thickening acts as warnings signs for doctors to recognize the possibility of asbestos exposure. Studies show that more than 50 percent of workers exposed to asbestos over long periods of time have developed Pleural Thickening.

There is no cure for pleural plaques and pleural thickening caused by asbestos exposure. Doctors will not treat pleural thickening directly unless there are breathing problems associated with the pleural thickening.

Pleural thickening does not always indicate an asbestos-related disease. Other diseases including pulmonary embolisms, empyema, hemothorax, and fibrinous pleuritis show signs of pleural thickening. Pleural thickening is sometimes detected at the same time as asbestosis or malignant Mesothelioma

Pleural Thickening can start appearing 10-20 years after the initial exposure to asbestos or not appear for 20-50 years after exposure to asbestos. The reason for such long latency period for Pleural Thickening to develop is thought to be because of the body's immune system’s reaction to the asbestos fibers once they become imbedded in the body’s organs which break down over time.

Pleural Thickening is caused by asbestos related airborne particles that are as small as .03 microns. These asbestos particles work their way unseen into the lungs and imbed themselves in body tissues where they cause scarring and inflammation.

Pleural Thickening and Asbestos

Pleural Thickening can develop even with very low exposure to asbestos.

Pleural Thickening is almost always present in patients diagnosed with asbestosis.

Pleural Thickening is often present in patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer.

Any history of asbestos exposure puts an individual at greater risk for developing life-threatening asbestos related diseases later in life.

If you smoke and have been exposed to asbestos the combination of the two increase the chances that the Pleural Thickening can lead to a more serious asbestos related disease.

Diagnosing Pleural Thickening

Studies have shown that more than 80% of patients with pleural thickening have had a history of prolonged asbestos exposure. Diagnosing Pleural Thickening can be detected by a chest ultrasonography. Pleural thickening can also be detected by a CT scan. An HRCT scan (High Resolution CT Scan) can detect pleural thickening down to as little as 1-2 mm. The amount of pleural thickening helps doctors determine whether the pleural thickening is benign or malignant. Doctors can provide early prognosis information for Mesothelioma patients through the simultaneous use of PET and CT scans.

Pleural Thickening and Doctor Check ups

If you have been diagnosed with Pleural Thickening you should see your doctor once a year for a chest x-ray. A doctor should monitor the growth of any Pleural Thickening with your regular check-ups or at the first sign of difficulty breathing for any prolonged period of time. Regular physical check ups can help doctors monitor the growth of the Pleural Thickening.

As part of your regular check-up request that your doctor conduct pulmonary (breathing) tests to monitor your lung function.

Studies show that individuals that develop Pleural Thickening have an increased risk for developing Mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancers.

There is also evidence that individuals with pleural thickening have a higher risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma.

Treating Pleural Thickening

Patients who have developed pleural thickening will often experience chest pain and difficultly breathing. Physicians may prescribe pain medications such as steroids, bronchodilators, and antibiotics to make breathing easier for patients.

Patients experiencing fluid build-up can undergo a procedure called thoracentesis to alleviate pressure associated with the fluid build up. During a thoracentesis, a thin needle is inserted in the pleural space to remove fluid.

Surgery to remove the pleural thickening in affected areas is also an option for many patients that do not have an advanced case of Mesothelioma.

Pleural Thickening and Mesothelioma

One of the first signs that doctors look for when diagnosing pleural malignant Mesothelioma is the thickening of the pleural wall. Doctors are now able to distinguish benign pleural thickening from malignant pleural thickening found in malignant Mesothelioma. Pleural thickening is one of three the three symptoms that suggest the possible formation of a malignant disease. Medical research has linked the inhalation of asbestos fibers to the development of pleural thickening

Pleural thickening in malignant Mesothelioma patients occurs when scar tissue builds up around imbedded asbestos fibers. This scar tissue makes the lungs of Mesothelioma victims stiff and less flexible and can impair breathing functions. Mesothelioma patients diagnosed with pleural thickening may complain of difficulty breathing or chest pain.

Doctors will treat pleural thickening in Mesothelioma patients by trying to relieve the pressure placed upon the lungs. If not treated, pleural thickening in Mesothelioma patients can lead to respiratory and cardiac failure. Doctors may perform a pleurectomy on a patient who has an extreme case of pleural thickening which allows the lungs of the Mesothelioma patient to expand more easily.

Pleural Thickening Asbestos Lawyer

U. S Courts are holding asbestos manufacturers responsible by awarding multi-million dollar verdicts to people who develop asbestos related cancers. Asbestos exposure has been proven to cause Pleural Thickening, pleural thickening, pleural calcification, asbestosis, asbestos-related cancers and malignant Mesothelioma.

If you are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease in the future know that there are legal remedies available to you with an experienced pleura thickening asbestos lawyer.

Things you need to know about Pleural Thickening Asbestos Claims:

• Mesothelioma and Asbestos–related disease claims can settle in the seven figure range.
• In the last 40 years more than 6000 asbestos companies have been named in asbestos claims.
• Mesothelioma claims cases can often be long and upsetting and can last 1-3 years on average.
• Many asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy protection. There is currently more than 30 billion in bankruptcy funds.
• Asbestos companies knew that asbestos was harmful but continued to produce and sell asbestos products.
• The number of men diagnosed with Mesothelioma between 2003 and 2054 is estimated to be is 71,000.
• Less than 10% of people diagnosed with Mesothelioma will live 5 years or longer
• The average survival time for those diagnosed with Mesothelioma is 1 year.
• Study estimates that by 2030 there will have been 60,000 people diagnosed Mesothelioma.
• The average cost of Mesothelioma treatment is estimated to be between $400,000 and $800,000.
• Study estimates that by 2030 there will have been 250,000 people diagnosed Asbestos-related cancers.
• It is not unusual for there to be 30+ asbestos companies named in each claim depending on number of products involved.
• Having an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer is VERY important to your case and settlement amount.

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