Diffuse Pleural Fibrosis

Diffuse pleural fibrosis (DPF), also known as diffuse pleural thickening and fibrosing pleuritis, is a relatively rare disease process caused by exposure to asbestos, though it has been identified for 40 years in various medical and scientific journals.  Diffuse pleural fibrosis differs from benign pleural plaques and thickening by its ability to cause severe, debilitating respiratory impairment and death.  The lungs depend on negative pressure to "suck" air into the body.  Diffuse pleural fibrosis is a dense, thick area of fibrosis around areas of the lungs that prevents negative pressure from being generated, thereby diminishing a person's lung capacity and ability to provide oxygen to the body.

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Although rare, the diffuse pleural fibrosis lawyers Sieben Polk have represented victims of diffuse pleural fibrosis.  If you have been diagnosed with diffuse pleural fibrosis, or any other asbestos-related pleural disease, submit your information in the Free Case Evaluation field to the right, or contact one of our diffuse pleural fibrosis lawyers at 1-866-389-2540 or review our Minnesota diffuse pleural fibrosis lawyers bio's.