BARRY HEALY & COMPANY SOLICITORS MONAGHAN T/A HEALY LAW ASBESTOSIS CLAIMS

The disorder known as asbestosis is brought on by breathing in asbestos fibers, which are minute materials that are extremely resistant to heat, fire, chemicals, and electricity.

Due to its beneficial features, asbestos was frequently employed in construction and fireproofing for much of the last century, but after its cancerous consequences were identified, most nations essentially banned its usage. It is significant to highlight that under EU law, Ireland forbids the sale, use, and recycling of products containing asbestos.

Why does asbestosis occur?

Long-term exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to the lung condition known as asbestosis. Asbestos fibers can get stuck in the lungs, causing lung tissue to become inflamed and scarred over time. This can cause breathing problems and a decline in lung function.

What are the signs, diagnosis, and care for asbestosis?

Shortness of breath, chronic coughing, chest tightness or pain, and a crackling sound in the lungs when breathing are all signs of asbestosis. In order to diagnose a condition, imaging procedures like CT scans and chest X-rays are frequently combined with pulmonary function tests to evaluate lung function. Medications to treat symptoms, oxygen therapy to enhance breathing, and pulmonary rehabilitation to enhance lung function are all possible forms of treatment. Asbestosis has no known cure, therefore treatment focuses on symptom management and avoiding consequences including respiratory and cardiac failure. Avoiding asbestos fiber exposure, such as by taking the necessary safety procedures in workplaces where asbestos is present, is the best strategy to prevent asbestosis.