{"id":8542,"date":"2021-10-25T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/will-one-exposure-to-asbestos-cause-cancer\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T21:16:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:16:06","slug":"will-one-exposure-to-asbestos-cause-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/will-one-exposure-to-asbestos-cause-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Will One Exposure to Asbestos Cause Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, the dangers of asbestos have been communicated through television and radio ads, healthcare providers, and more. As a result, you probably know that asbestos is a harmful material, but you may have questions about how it can affect you. For example, will one exposure to asbestos cause cancer?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos could be in your home, your school or your office building, so you need to understand your risk of exposure and illness. Are you in danger of an asbestos-related disease?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\/asbestos\/asbestos-fact-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a substance that was once commonly used in many products, especially building and plumbing materials. Older homes and commercial buildings may still contain asbestos, although the government now strictly regulates its use because it is a known health risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos poses several risks; it is a carcinogen that can cause a rare form of cancer known as mesothelioma. It can also cause asbestosis, a condition that seriously harms the respiratory system; the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes difficult. These diseases are life-threatening and in the case of mesothelioma, fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos Exposure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos becomes dangerous when something disturbs it. For instance, replacing old ceiling tile that contains asbestos is dangerous because the fibers are knocked loose, allowing you to breathe them in. Construction workers who used asbestos materials are at high risk of illness because of their long-term exposure. Other high-risk jobs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipbuilding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos mining and milling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demolition workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos removal professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefighters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos exists naturally in the environment as well, so everyone is exposed at low levels throughout their lives. Most people with limited exposure are not at risk of developing asbestos-related health issues. A one-time exposure will most likely not cause you to get mesothelioma or asbestosis. Regular and\/or prolonged exposure to the fibers is dangerous.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illness Signs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/asbestosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestosis symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not show up for 10-40 years after your first exposure. Common signs of this illness include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lingering dry cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss and little appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain or tightness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusually wide, round fingertips and toes known as clubbing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mesothelioma\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20375022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesothelioma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cancer of the thin layer of tissue that covers most human organs. It occurs in several forms. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual tissue lumps under your chest skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peritoneal mesothelioma affects abdominal tissue and causes these symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain and swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly, mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is treatable, but not curable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve contracted a disease because of asbestos exposure, you and your family face daunting medical and legal challenges. Treatment for these aggressive diseases is expensive, and the outlook for mesothelioma patients is grim. With the help of the experienced <\/span><a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environmental lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Napoli Shkolnik, you can take legal action against those who carelessly exposed you to asbestos and potentially receive financial relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cases are complex, however, which is why you need a lawyer skilled in asbestos-related law with a history of success. At Napoli Shkolnik, we have the experience you need for a successful outcome. For more information, take advantage of our <\/span><a href=\"\/free-case-evaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free case evaluation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fill out our short online form, chat online with a knowledgeable representative, or give us a call.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, the dangers of asbestos have been communicated through television and radio ads, healthcare providers, and more. 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