6. Pleural Effusions
Pleural effusions occur when fluid builds up between the pleural layers. It can happen independently or as a symptom of advanced mesothelioma. Though people may live with it for years as the disease progresses, pain and irregular breathing may become severe. There are treatments to address pleural effusions, but a talc pleurodesis is the only way to assure that recurrence won’t happen. About 1.5 million cases of pleural effusion are diagnosed annually in the U.S. due to numerous causes.
My husband was diagnosed with asbestosis last fall. Is there a prognosis from this? I once read that, once diagnosed, a ten year span of degenerative lung problems can be expected, ending with death. Have I more to look forward to or is this about it?
I worked for a asbestos company for 25years most in a works office. I had to walk through the works every day. I’ve recently been diagnosed with Broncichaosis could this have anything to do with where i worked.
I am a second generation asbestos victim..my father died of mesothelioma…I have pleural plaque in both lungs…and experiencing the bone on bone shoulder rubbing (as you called it)…I am seeing an orthopedic Dr. for the shoulder pain…but never connected it to asbestos until I saw this article…I would like to know more and show this to my Doctor…
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Corrected spelling of my name from previous comment…