Asbestos related conditions include:
· Pleural Plaques: Raised areas of tissue of the lining of the lung. They are often referred to as "scarring" of the lung tissue.
· Diffuse Pleural Thickening: Thickening of the lining of the lungs. Usually seen on both sides, it may progress to severe breathlessness.
· Asbestosis: Fibrosis or scarring of the lung tissue. The development of this disease is a slow process resulting in increasing disability.
· Lung Cancer: Malignant tumour of the lung. Smokers who were also exposed to asbestos have an even greater risk of lung cancer
· Mesothelioma: A rare form of cancer that affects the covering of the lung (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum).
What do I do next?
For further information or to arrange an initial free interview to discuss your case please contact Cenric Clement-Evans or Lorraine Evans on (01685) 371122. Alternatively email asbestos@hughjames.com.
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