21. Siliocosis & Asbestosis Siliocosis asbestosis. Silicosis. asbestosis. There are three important typesof asbestos, blue (crocidolite), brown (amosite) and white (chrysotile). http://www.healthandsafety.co.uk/silasb.htm

Silicosis The commonest form of pneumoconiosis is due to the inhalation of free silica. e.g. Cryoptocrystalline Tridymite Cristobalite Amorphous Lung reaction Symptoms There are no symptoms in the early stage. Later the initial complaint is of a dry morning cough. Next occurs some breathlessness, at first noticeable on exercise but, as destruction of the lung tissue proceeds, breathlessness worsens until it is present at rest. The interval between exposure and the onset of symptoms varies from a few months in some susceptible individuals to, more usually, many years, depending on the concentration of respirable free silica and the exposure time at work. Silicosis is the one form of pneumoconiosis that predisposes tuberculosis, when additional symptoms of fever, loss of weight, bloody sputum may occur. In the presence of gross lung destruction the blood circulation from the heart to the lung may be embarrassed and result in heart failure. Diagnosis This depends on a history of exposure and, in the early stages, a chest X-ray showing tiny radio opaque nodules and, later, a history of cough and breathlessness and sound in the chest detectable with a stethoscope. Lung function tests may be helpful, but usually not until the late stages.

22. Home Page Specializing in lung disease and work related injuries. Background on the firm and about asbestosis, contact information and map. http://www.nedlgaylord.com/

4001 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 NEDLGAYLORD@AOL.COM You have made the right decision in choosing our firm. We are a professional team of attorneys and staff specializing in lung disease and work related injuries for injured employees who have worked in the state of California. We provide our clients with an honest and aggressive representation. Se Habla Español! Home Page About Us Asbestosis Survey ... Contact

23. Asbestos Lawsuits Mesothelioma Lawyers And Asbestos Litigation The lawyers at Martin Jones provide information on mesothelioma and asbestos lawsuits. Includes important information about mesothelioma lawsuits and health risks. you are at greater risk of developing mesothelioma, asbestosis, or some illness as a result of that Mesothelioma and asbestosis are two diseases that are caused only by exposure http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.asbestos-mesothelioma-lawyers.com/&a

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

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Asbestosis Last Updated: November 21, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: pneumoconiosis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung disease, bronchogenic carcinoma, malignant mesothelioma, coal worker's pneumoconiosis, dermatomyositis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, silicosis, collagen vascular diseases, interstitial pulmonary diseases 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

25. 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.

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 Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Radiology Chest Asbestosis Last Updated: November 21, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: coal worker's pneumoconiosis, dermatomyositis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, silicosis, collagen vascular diseases, interstitial pulmonary diseases 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

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. Mesothelioma - About Asbestosis About asbestosis. asbestosis is a lung condition, often his or her diminishedlung capacity. What are the Clinical Signs of asbestosis? http://www.mirg.org/asbestos/

About Asbestosis 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.

29. Mesothelioma - About Asbestosis About asbestosis. asbestosis is a lung condition, often referred to as a diffusepulmonary fibrosis which results from the inhalation of asbestos fibers. http://www.mirg.org/asbestos/index.shtml

About Asbestosis 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. About Asbestosis How Did I Get Asbestosis? What Are The Clinical Signs of Asbestosis? Where Do I Go From Here? ... Mirg.org Home

30. Asbestosis asbestosis. asbestosis Basic information about the disease, asbestosexposure, treatment options, and other resources. asbestosis http://www.ability.org.uk/Asbestosis.html

Our Aims Services Stats ... Z Asbestosis Asbestosis - Basic information about the disease, asbestos exposure, treatment options, and other resources. Asbestosis and Asbestos Related Diseases Asbestosis treatment and prevention - Extensive links to information about asbestosis, including treatment, prevention, diagnosis, personal stories, and more. Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease: Asbestosis - Physician's guide to diagnosis. DoctorNET Online Asbestosis Links - Comprehensive listing of links to articles and pages with asbestosis-related information. Asbestos - Information about asbestos diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma, asbestos litigation, asbestos products, fiber types, and further resources. Asbestos - What is it? - Asbestos products and fiber types, with links to information about asbestos diseases (mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis), treatment options, litigation, and occupational health. Asbestos Exposure and Related Diseases - Includes history of the asbestos industry, job site lists by state, trades at risk, and medical treatment information for mesothelioma and asbestosis. Asbestos Fact Sheets from WorkSafe - Information about asbestos exposure, occupational safety, asbestos screenings, asbestos in the home and school, indoor air quality, and organizing around these issues.

31. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Asbestosis General Health Encyclopedia, asbestosis. http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000118.cfm

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32. 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

33. Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer: Chrysotile Asbestosis Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer information, Chrysotile Asbestos exposure, lawsuitsmesothelioma law, asbestosis lawyers symptoms, doctors, causes, asbestos http://www.mesothelioma-resources.com/mesothelioma_asbestos/

The Best Resource for Mesothelioma Resources and Information Mesothelioma Mesothelioma Asbestos Mesothelioma Diagnosis Mesothelioma Research ... Mesothelioma The National Institute of Cancer states that people who have been subjected to asbestos exposure is at major risk for mesothelioma cancer. Nearly 80% of those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos. Studies have shown that exposure to asbestos for as little as one to two months can result in mesothelioma appearing decades later. But, what exactly is asbestos? 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 affected by heat or chemicals and do not conduct electricity. For these reasons, asbestos has been widely used in many industries. Four types of asbestos have been used commercially: Chrysotile Asbestos , or white asbestos, which accounts for about 99 percent of the asbestos currently used in the United States; Crocidolite Asbestos , or blue asbestos;

34. BBC NEWS | Health | 'Asbestosis Ruined My Life' A former plumber tells how the asbestosrelated disease asbestosis has spoilthis plans for a healthy and active retirement. asbestosis ruined my life . http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3710835.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Programmes Last Updated: Saturday, 15 May, 2004, 01:47 GMT 02:47 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version 'Asbestosis ruined my life' By Melissa Jackson BBC News Online health staff John Flaherty was exposed to asbestos for years John Flaherty looked forward to an enjoyable, healthy retirement, but his hopes were dashed when he was diagnosed with asbestosis at 65. He has breathing difficulties, cannot walk far and has not been on holiday for six years because poor health limits his mobility. Only now are statistics revealing the full extent of the dangers of prolonged exposure to asbestos in working environments. New regulations which become law next week will force employers to ensure staff are protected from asbestos in the work place - especially building and maintenance workers who might disturb material containing the dangerous substance. John Flaherty's exposure to asbestos began when, as a teenager in 1949, he started his apprenticeship as a plumber. He spent the next 15 years installing and repairing boilers and central heating systems, where asbestos was commonly used as a heat-resistant material.

35. BBC NEWS | Health | 'Asbestosis Ruined My Life' A former plumber tells how the asbestosrelated disease asbestosis has spoilt hisplans for a healthy and active retirement. asbestosis ruined my retirement . http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/click/rss/1.0/-/1/hi/health/3710835.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Programmes Last Updated: Saturday, 15 May, 2004, 01:47 GMT 02:47 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version 'Asbestosis ruined my life' By Melissa Jackson BBC News Online health staff John Flaherty was exposed to asbestos for years John Flaherty looked forward to an enjoyable, healthy retirement, but his hopes were dashed when he was diagnosed with asbestosis at 65. He has breathing difficulties, cannot walk far and has not been on holiday for six years because poor health limits his mobility. Only now are statistics revealing the full extent of the dangers of prolonged exposure to asbestos in working environments. New regulations which become law next week will force employers to ensure staff are protected from asbestos in the work place - especially building and maintenance workers who might disturb material containing the dangerous substance. John Flaherty's exposure to asbestos began when, as a teenager in 1949, he started his apprenticeship as a plumber. He spent the next 15 years installing and repairing boilers and central heating systems, where asbestos was commonly used as a heat-resistant material.

36. Asbestosis - Asbestos Resource Center Asbestos resource center provides information on asbestosis, a deadly asbestosdisease. asbestosis. asbestosis is caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. http://www.asbestosresource.com/asbestosis/

Contact Us What Is Asbestos? History of Asbestos Asbestos Disease Asbestos Litigation Asbestos Resources Contact Us Asbestosis Asbestos Disease Asbestos disease Asbestosis Mesothelioma ... Contact us to explore your legal rights Related Links Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Cancer.gov: Malignant Mesothelioma American Lung Association Asbestosis is caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. Unlike other forms of asbestos disease , such as mesothelioma , asbestosis is not cancerous. The process of getting asbestosis is not yet fully understood, but it seems that asbestos fibers in the lungs cause irritation and inflammation. The body attempts to defend itself from these foreign fibers in various complex ways, and some or all of these defense mechanisms lead to further inflammation and cell damage. Eventually a fibrosis (excessive fibrous connective tissue) or scar tissue develops in the small narrow spaces around the airways and alveoli (air sacs in the lung). The thickening and scarring prevents oxygen and carbon dioxide from traveling between the alveoli and the blood cells, so breathing becomes much more difficult. Asbestosis often exists without any symptoms, and is found only by x-ray findings. The symptoms that do exist typically include shortness of breath and coughing, which are often mistaken to have other causes. As the disease progresses the symptoms can worsen. Asbestosis can be a progressive disease, meaning that it continues to develop even after exposure to asbestos has stopped. Though unusual, asbestosis can be fatal.

37. Asbestos, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Fibrosis, Chrysoti this fibrosis. When this occurs the patient has asbestosis, ie, intersititialfibrosis from inhaled asbestos. Interstitial fibrosis http://www.mtsinai.org/pulmonary/Asbestos/asbestos-questions.htm

Asbestos Lung Disease A Primer for Patients, Physicians and Lawyers Lawrence Martin, M.D., FACP, FCCP See also Runaway Asbestos Litigation - Why it's a Medical Problem A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: I am a pulmonary physician with experience in diagnosing asbestosis and other asbestos-related lung diseases. Because most cases of alleged asbestos lung disease end up as legal claims, I also have experience working with lawyers involved in asbestos litigation. While the majority of my legal work has been in defense of companies sued by workers, I have also been on the side of patients making asbestos-related claims. This web site has been created without help (financial or otherwise) from any attorneys or attorney advocates, and the views expressed are my own. To illustrate both valid and invalid asbestos claims, I have included several cases evaluated over the years. This Primer is written in lay language so as to reach the widest possible audience. Many web links are included and, for some topics, medical references for those who wish to research the topics further.

38. Asbestos, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Fibrosis, Chrysoti juries. Bogus Diagnosis of asbestosis. A level. A Case of Presumed asbestosis.Mr. EC was 74years-old at the time of evaluation. He http://www.mtsinai.org/pulmonary/Asbestos/asbestos-cases.htm

Asbestos Questions and Answers Asbestos References Internet Links Case Synopses of Actual Asbestos Claims Lawrence Martin, M.D., FACP, FCCP The following are actual cases of asbestos-related claims that I was asked to evaluate. Sometimes evaluation requires only a review of extant records (as in deceased claimants); most often it involves examining the claimant and reviewing his x-rays and medical records. The claims were evaluated for various attorneys or for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. It should be noted that physicians can only make a medical assessment; the outcome of all such claims is determined by claims administrators (for BWC claims), negotiation among attorneys or, in cases that go to trial, juries. Bogus Diagnosis of Asbestosis A physician without any special qualifications was hired by plaintiff's attorney to certify a diagnosis in many ex-foundry workers. Since all the workers had similar exposure history at the foundry, the physician assumed they would all have similar disease. However, since most of the workers had no lung condition except that due to smoking, certification of occupational lung disease required that he make up a diagnosis.

39. Mesothelioma And Asbestosis - Law And Litigation Mesothelioma and asbestosis Asbestos Law and Litigation. By Aaron LarsonThe Law Offices of Aaron Larson July, 2003. Contents. What Is asbestosis? http://www.expertlaw.com/library/pubarticles/mesothelioma.html

Bringing Experts and Attorneys Together ExpertLaw ExpertLaw Library Environmental Mesothelioma and Asbestosis - Asbestos Law and Litigation By Aaron Larson The Law Offices of Aaron Larson July, 2003 Contents What Is Asbestosis What Is Mesothelioma Asbestos Litigation When I was in college, I managed a bakery which had an industrial oven the size of a small bedroom, which was several decades old, lit by two standard light bulbs. Due to the oven's intense, constant temperature, it was necessary to insulate the light fixtures from the oven, or the bulbs would burn out within days. The original insulating gaskets were still in use. When one finally broke, I discovered that it was made of asbestos, and that there was no replacement material which provided similar protection from the oven's heat. This is the miracle of asbestos - it is a remarkable insulator, which in many ways remains unmatched despite the advances of technology. The remarkable nature of asbestos, and the many uses to which it can be put, resulted in its wide use in many industrial settings. With huge profits at stake, asbestos producers minimized and concealed the dangers of exposure to asbestos particles.

40. MayoClinic.com - Asbestosis asbestosis By Mayo Clinic staff Overview asbestosis is a breathing disordercaused by inhaling high levels of asbestos fibers. Prolonged http://secure.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00482

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