The United States government began to regulate the use of asbestos and asbestos products in the middle of the 70s. Today, the use and handling of asbestos is strictly regulated.

The reason for government regulation is that heavy, long-term exposure to asbestos before this regulation has led to serious breathing and lung problems. One such problem is asbestosis.

Another is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. Malignant cells develop in your mesothelium. This is a protective lining that covers most of your body’s internal organs.

Mesothelioma is divided into different types according to which part of your mesothelium is affected. Some of these are:

• Pleural malignant mesothelioma – This affects the tissue that surrounds your lungs. This is the most common form of the disease.
• Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis – The lining around you testicles is where this type develops.
• Peritoneal mesothelioma – This type occurs in the tissue in your abdomen.
• Pericardial mesothelioma – The tissue surrounding your heart is where the disease develops.

The effects of mesothelioma depend on the part of your mesothelium that is affected. Some of the effects of peritoneal mesothelioma are:

• Change in your bowel habits like more constipation or diarrhea
• Unexplained weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Lumps of tissue in your abdomen
• Abdominal swelling.

The effects of pleural mesothelioma include:

• Chest pain under your rib cage
• Unexplained weight loss
• Pleurisy (painful breathing)
• Shortness of breath
• Dry cough
• Painful coughing
• Unusual lumps of tissue under the skin of your chest.

The effects of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis and pericardial mesothelioma are not clear. There is little information on these forms because they are so rare. A mass on your testicle may be the first indication of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis. Chest pains or problems breathing may be indications of pericardial mesothelioma.

You or a loved one may have mesothelioma. This disorder may be the cause of you or your loved one’s disability. It may be the reason why you need financial help.

Have you or your loved one applied for that financial assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by mesothelioma? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you or your loved one plans on appealing the denial by the Social Security Administration, remember this. People who are represented by a disability attorney like the one at Social Security Home are approved more often than those people who are not represented by a lawyer.

You or your loved one may need assistance. You may need financial help.

Have you or your loved one applied for Social Security disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by asbestosis and/or complications resulting from it? Were you or your loved one denied?

You or your loved one may be thinking about appealing the denial by the Social Security Administration. If you do, you need to be aware of this.

You or your loved one will need a disability lawyer like the one at socialsecurityhome.com to help you in this process. The reason for this is because people who are represented by a disability attorney are approved more often than those people who do not have a lawyer.

Here is some information about Asbestosis and its cause.

Asbestos is a natural mineral product. The fact that it shows great resistance to corrosion and heat has made it extremely valuable in manufacturing. In the past, it was widely used in products like cement, fire-retardant materials, insulation and some vinyl floor tiles.

In the middle of the 70s, the United States government began to regulate the use of asbestos and asbestos products. The handling of asbestos is strictly regulated, today.

Before this government regulation many people who, in their work, had long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos developed a breathing disorder called asbestosis. It is regarded as an occupational lung disease. This condition affects the parenchymal tissue of your lungs. Asbestosis is characterized by scarring of your lung tissue and shortness of breath.

Asbestosis is also called other things. It is also referred to as pulmonary fibrosis – from asbestos exposure and interstitial pneumonitis – from asbestos exposure.

The effects of asbestosis do not usually show up until 5-10 years after the exposure to asbestos. However, there have been documented cases within 1-3 months of exposure to asbestos.

The signs and symptoms that you may experience can range anywhere from mild to severe. Some of these are:

• Tightness in your chest
• Chest pain
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath with exertion, but later even while resting
• Decrease in tolerance for doing physical activity
• Nail abnormalities
• Clubbing of your fingers.

Most of the effects caused by asbestosis are like those of other breathing disorders, such as asthma. However, the way they develop is much different. The indications of asbestosis come over a period of months and years.

There can be serious complications with asbestosis. Some of the things this disease can result in are:

• Heart problems
• Lung cancer
• Other cancers
• Other lung damage
• High blood pressure in your lungs.

If you are suffering with asbestosis, you may need the assistance of a disability attorney to get the Social Security disability benefits you are entitled to. Contact a disability lawyer here for a free evaluation of your case.