If you or a loved one were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis after using a CPAP, BiPAP or ventilator machine recalled by Philips, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a CPAP pneumoconiosis lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of medical device injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential lawsuit cases and settlement claims of individuals who were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis after using a CPAP, BiPap or ventilator machine recalled by Philips Respironics.
Pneumoconiosis is a group of interstitial lung diseases (respiratory diseases affecting the interstitium or tissue and space around the alveoli or air sacs in the lungs) caused by breathing in certain airborne dust, fibers and particulates. The inhaling of dust and other particles can lead to inflammation, fibrosis in the lung and other restrictive lung diseases.
CPAP Pneumoconiosis Lawsuit Cases
CPAP pneumoconiosis lawsuit cases and settlement claims potentially being investigated include claims of patients who were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis after using a C-PAP, Bi-PAP or ventilator machine recalled by Philips (such as a DreamStation, C-Series, Dorma, OmniLab AdvancedPlus, REMstar, System One, A-Series, Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent or Trilogy ventilator device).
On June 14, 2021, it was reported that Philips recalled certain of its CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators because of potential health risks, including respiratory problems, relating to exposure of particulates from degraded polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam.
Pneumoconiosis Signs & Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of pneumoconiosis can potentially include:
- Excess phlegm
- Frequent coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Chest tightness
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of feet
- Bluish coloration of skin
- Enlarged liver
- Fatigue
Procedures and tests used to diagnose pneumoconiosis can include physical examination, personal history of exposure to dust and other particulates, chest X-ray or CT scan (to look for lung nodules, masses, etc.), pulmonary function tests, listening to the lungs for obstruction and lung tissue biopsy, among others.
Pneumoconiosis Complications
Pneumoconiosis can potentially lead to serious complications including heart failure (due to pressure inside the lungs), pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory failure, lung cancer and lung transplantation, among others.
Treatments for Pneumoconiosis
Although pneumoconiosis cannot presently be cured, treatment for pneumoconiosis can include avoiding exposure to dusts and other particulates, supplemental oxygen therapy, and medications (such as bronchodilators to help open up lung passages and/or corticosteroids to help reduce inflammation).
If you or someone you love suffered from pneumoconiosis after using a C-PAP, Bi-PAP or ventilator device, you may be entitled to compensation from a CPAP pneumoconiosis lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a medical device injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from a medical device or healthcare product, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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