This irritation can get so severe that it eventually leads to scarring. Call Sokolove Law now at (800) 647-3434 if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related pleural disease.

Among 117 pleural effusions, 66% were detected on chest radiographs (53%, 71%, and 92% of small, moderate, and large effusions) with 89% specificity. Similarly, 65% of all parenchymal opacities ...

They include pulmonary nodules (small growths in the lungs), pleural effusion (a buildup of fluid between the lung and chest wall ... The term "interstitial lung disease" describes a collection of ...

The tissues of the lungs can get affected whenever there is inflammation (swelling) caused by a variety of reasons. These include infections, insults caused by noxious chemicals such as cigarette ...

Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs—called fibrosis—which makes it difficult to breathe. This is because the scarring causes the tissues in the lungs to get thick and ...

Hypertrophic scars are the result of an abnormal inflammatory response to a skin injury. Any injury that goes deeper than the dermal (inner) layer of skin can cause hypertrophic scarring, including a ...

Initially, the scarring may look minimal, but the scar may get bigger over many weeks or become raised, firm, and thick. Over the following months, the scar will become smaller and blend more with ...

In this article (Part II of II), the focus is on scarring alopecias (dissecting folliculitis, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, lupus erythematosus) in regard to pathogenesis ...

Atelectasis (pronounced at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is a term for the partial or complete collapse of the small airways in the lungs. Atelectasis can be due to tumors growing in lung tissue or an airway.

Razor bumps commonly occur on the face, but can happen on any area that is shaved, such as the legs and groin. If left untreated, razor bumps can lead to deep skin grooves and scarring. These terms ...