Asbestos in Cork Boards
What is cork board?
Cork board is enjoying renewed popularity as a cool design element these days thanks to its great versatility as a wall and floor covering. Cork board sheets and cork tiles were also popular in decades past, but these old cork board sheets contained asbestos. You don’t have to worry that your cork board contains asbestos if it’s new – the harmful carcinogenic mineral was phased out of use for most products starting in the 1970s. But if you come across old cork board sheets, beware: asbestos dust and fibers are released into the air when cork board is moved, torn, or otherwise damaged.
How asbestos causes mesothelioma
If inhaled or swallowed, microscopic asbestos fibers can become lodged in lungs and stomachs, first irritated then scarring the lining. In rare cases, this irritation leads to mesothelioma, a rare but usually deadly form of cancer. Health issues related to asbestos exposure can appear many years after the exposure occurred, so many victims may never realize that they have been exposed to asbestos until it’s too late.
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Millions of cork boards that contained asbestos were sold and used throughout homes and offices in the United States, and many who came into close contact had an increased chance of developing lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.
Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms
The most common form of mesothelioma is pleural, accounting for about 75% of all cases. When a patient has pleural mesothelioma, symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Mild to severe pain in the chest, abdomen, shoulder, arm or lower back
- Mesothelioma lawyers may be able to get you the compensation you need and deserve
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.