If you or a loved one were diagnosed with pleural thickening of the lungs after being exposed to asbestos, you may be entitled to recover compensation from an asbestos pleural thickening lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of asbestos injury attorneys and class action lawyers is investigating potential lawsuit and settlement claims of individuals who were diagnosed with pleural thickening of the lungs after prolonged exposure to asbestos dust or asbestos fibers.
Pleural thickening (or “diffuse pleural thickening” or “DPT”) is a lung disease in which the pleural membrane lining of the lungs (the visceral pleura which covers the surface of each lung) thickens due to scarring that can be caused by inhalation of asbestos dust which contains microscopic fibers that become embedded in the pleura of the lungs.
The presence of asbestos fibers in the lung can cause the body to trigger an immune response and a chronic accumulation of fluid called pleural effusion that can lead to the development of fibrous scar tissue.
Asbestos Pleural Thickening Lawsuit Cases
Asbestos pleural thickening lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who were exposed to asbestos dust and fibers and were diagnosed with and have suffered from pleural thickening of the lungs:
- Pleural thickening of lungs
- Diffuse Pleural Thickening (DPT)
- Fibrosis of the visceral pleura
- Other pleural disease
- Other asbestos-related disease
Asbestos related pleural thickening is usually biapical or bilateral, i.e., it affects both of the lungs.
Pleural Thickening Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of pleural thickening of the lungs may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Painful coughing
- Reduced pulmonary function
- Other pleural thickening symptoms
Pleural thickening can be a symptom of another asbestos related disease called malignant pleural mesothelioma. There is no cure for pleural thickening, but its symptoms can be managed with treatment.
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with pleural thickening of the lungs, you may be entitled to compensation from a pleural thickening asbestos lawsuit or settlement. Contact an injury lawyer to request a free case review
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from a product (i.e., pleural thickening), we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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