Asbestosis Treatment by Minnesota Asbestosis Lawyers

There is no treatment to cure the effect of asbestosis and the damage the fibrosis has had on the alveoli.  Asbestosis treatment will be focused on limiting progression of the disease, and relieving symptoms.  If diagnosed with asbestosis, it will be critical to eliminate continued exposure to asbestos. 

The following may be components of treatment for asbestosis:

• Smoking cessation - It is critical to stop smoking.  Tobacco smoke and asbestos contribute to each other’s cancer-causing effects, so the combination of both risk factors is together is more dangerous than the effects of either risk factor alone.  Smoking also causes emphysema, which further reduces your lung reserves.
• Vaccinations - Because of your impaired lung condition, treat a cold or a bout of the flu promptly to avoid complications. Your doctor may advise you to receive flu and pneumonia vaccines.
• Medications - The complication of pulmonary hypertension is often treated with medications to expand or relax blood vessels, and blood-thinning medications to prevent blood clots from forming and obstructing narrowed vessels.

Your doctor may also prescribe oxygen to ease breathing difficulty or drain fluid from around your lungs.  Occasionally, severe cases of asbestosis may be treated with lung transplantation.

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