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Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. This is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for 70% of all cases of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Breathing the toxic fibers into the lungs in large amounts or over a period of time can lead to pleural mesothelioma.

Symptoms pleural mesothelioma

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma often take 20 to 50 years to appear following exposure to asbestos. This means that you may have been exposed to asbestos decades ago in your work, home, school, or other environment. Thus, it is important to disclose to your doctor any past history of asbestos exposure, even if it was long ago.

The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma can include:

• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing, initially with exertion and later even when at rest
• Wheezing
• Raspy or dry cough, sometimes producing bloody mucus
• Fatigue
• Anemia
• Fever and/or nocturnal sweating
• Weight loss or loss of appetite
• Lumps under the skin of the chest area
• Trouble swallowing

If you develop any of these symptoms, it is important to be seen by your health care provider. Early diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma is the best way to improve your prognosis.

Pleural mesothelioma and your legal rights

The risks of exposure to asbestos have been known for over a century, yet companies, employers, and the government knowingly exposed people to this dangerous material for decades. If you were exposed to asbestos on the job, in the home, or elsewhere, and developed pleural mesothelioma, you may be able to seek help covering the costs of medical treatment, your other losses and your pain and suffering.

Please contact us today for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. We are here to help you and your family get the support your deserve.