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Boca Raton Pulmonologist Doctors for Asbestos-Related DisordersType of Physician: Pulmonologist What is a Pulmonologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, cancer, asthma, occupational diseases, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs. Pulmonologists evaluate lung function, examine the bronchial airways, and prescribe and monitor mechanical ventilation. Many pulmonary disease experts are also expert in critical care. Specialty: Pulmonary Disease Common Name: Lung Doctor Pulmonologist Doctors in Boca Raton * Michael S Falkowitz MD  Baum and Palumbo MDs  Samuel Jacobson MD PA  Baum and Palumbo MDs  Jeffrey M Berman MD  Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists of Florida PA  Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists of Florida PA  Bruce Miles Berkowitz MD  David O Kateb MD  Drs Adelman Baron & Schreibman  Drs Adelman Baron & Schreibman  Drs Adelman Baron & Schreibman  Pediatric Pulmonary & Allergy Associates PA  George P Azar Jr. Md  Lal K Bhagchandani MD  Nevine M Carp MD  Pulmonary Specialists of Boynton Beach  Pulmonary Specialists of Boynton Beach  Pulmonology & Sleep Center  Edward D Michaelson MD  Coopersmith Scott & Schwartz MDs  Coopersmith Scott & Schwartz MDs  Amjad Munim MD  G David Onstad MD PA  Holy Cross Medical Group  Holy Cross Medical Group  Central Medical Group PA  Broward Institute for Respiratory  Broward Institute for Respiratory  Steven H Foster & Jeffrey C Wolkowicz MDs PA  Steven H Foster & Jeffrey C Wolkowicz MDs PA  Alan J Sackin MD  Marshall Brumer MD  Florida Institute of Health  Charles Halfpenny Jr. MD  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Pulmonary  Intensive Care Consortium  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Pulmonary  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Pulmonary  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Pulmonary  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Pulmonary  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Pulmonary  Gary J Richmond MD PA  Broward Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists  Sandeep Jain MD  Heart & Lung Associates PA  Broward Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists  Broward Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists  Sunrise Medical Group  Harvey S Kleiner DO & Armando A Fernandez MD  Florida Institute of Health Plantation  Manuel A Ramos Jr. MD  Heart & Lung Associates PA  Florida Acute Care Specialists  Jose Alvarez MD & Guillermo J Valenzuela MD  Swie H The MD  Ronald S Gup MD  Joe DiMaggio Cystic Fibrosis & Pulmonary Ctr  Sunrise Pulmonary Group Inc  Sunrise Pulmonary Group Inc  Sunrise Pulmonary Group Inc  Waddah Allaf MD PA  Franklin C Anyikwa MD  Saad Mirza MD PA  Pulmonary Consultants  Howard M Braver MD  Lawrence Gotkin MD  Pulmonary Specialists of The Palm Beaches  Pulmonary Specialists of The Palm Beaches  Craig Altus MD  Allen Rosen MD  Pulmonary Disease  Physicians in Pulmonary Disease  AZNG Medical Associates  Pulmonary Disease  AZNG Medical Associates  Charles P Shenker MD  Jorge L Barros MD  Internal Medicine Associates of South Florida  Carlos F Corrales DO & Carlos R Santos MD  VA Medical Center  Carlos F Corrales DO & Carlos R Santos MD  Fred Grynberg MD  Jose De Olazabal MD  Joseph A Giaimo DO  Economic Opportunity Family Health Center  Constantino Costarangos MD  Mario M Magcalas MD PA  Fernando L Martinez-Catinchi MD  Eduardo G Martinez MD PA  Gonzalez & Castellanos MDs PA  Gonzalez & Castellanos MDs PA  Manuel Suarez MD PA  Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida LLC  Miami Sleep Disorders Center  Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida LLC  Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida LLC  Miami Sleep Disorders Center  Pulmonary Medicine Associates of Miami  Pulmonary Medicine Associates of Miami Boca Raton, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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AsbestosWhat is asbestos?Asbestos is a family of naturally occurring silica compounds (similar to, but not the same as, the silica of window glass and computer chips). These substances form fibers with varying shapes and sizes and are found throughout the earth. There are three commonly available types of asbestos; chrysotile (white asbestos), amosite (brown asbestos), and crocidolite (blue asbestos). All three have been associated with cancerous and non-cancerous lung disease. Asbestos has been used frequently in a variety of building materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Today, it is found most commonly in older homes - in pipes, furnaces, roof shingles, millboard, textured paints, coating materials, and floor tiles.
What are the types of asbestos-related lung disease?Lung disease from exposure to asbestos can be divided into three main types: 1) asbestosis, 2) disease of the lining of the lung (pleura), and 3) lung cancer.
All of the commonly available commercial forms of asbestos have been linked to cancerous and non-cancerous lung disease. Asbestos-related lung disease occurred at very high rates toward the middle of the 20th century, when patients who were exposed decades earlier to asbestos eventually developed disease. British asbestos workers were among the first who were observed to have lung cancer related to asbestos. Most current patients were once exposed to asbestos in:
Recommended Reading Related to AsbestosWhat is pleural effusion?A pleural effusion is a collection of fluid in the space between the two linings (pleura) of the lung. When we breathe, it is like a bellows. We inhale air into our lungs and the ribs move out and the diaphragm moves down. For the lung to expand, its lining has to slide along with the chest wall movement. For this to happen, both the lungs and the ribs are covered with a slippery lining called the pleura. A small amount of fluid acts as a lubricant for these two surfaces to slide easily against each other. Too much fluid impairs the ability of the lung to expand and move.
What causes pleural effusion?A pleural effusion is not normal. It is not a disease but rather a complication of an underlying illness. Extra fluid (effusion) can occur for a variety of reasons. Common classification systems divide pleural effusions based on the chemistry composition of the fluid and w... Other Related Asbestos-Related Disorders ArticlesEmergency Contact for Boca Raton
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Lung Cancer
- Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other form of cancer. Eight out of 10 lung cancers are due to tobacco smoke. Lung cancers are classified as either small cell or non-small cell cancers.
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Kidney Cancer
- There are several types of kidney cancer, including renal cell cancer (renal adenocarcinoma or hypernephroma), transitional cell carcinoma, and Wilms tumor. Symptoms of kidney cancer include blood in the urine, an abdominal lump or mass, chronic pain in the side, and tiredness. Treatment of kidney cancer--which may include surgery, arterial embolization, radiation therapy, biological therapy or chemotherapy--depends upon the stage of the disease and the patient's overall health.
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Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the esophagus. Risk factors of cancer of the esophagus include smoking, heavy alcohol use, Barrett's esophagus, being male and being over age 60. Severe weight loss, vomiting, hoarseness, coughing up blood, painful swallowing, and pain in the throat or back are symptoms. Treatment depends upon the size, location and staging of the cancer and the health of the patient.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring throughout the lungs. Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many conditions including chronic inflammatory processes, infections, environmental agents, exposure to ionizing radiation, chronic conditions, and certain medications. Symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and diminished exercise tolerance. Treatment options are dependent on the type of pulmonary fibrosis; lung transplant and/or medications are optons.
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Cancer
- Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer can be treated through chemotherapy, a treatment of drugs that destroy cancer cells.
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Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
- Pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining around the lungs, is associated with sharp chest pain upon breathing in. Cough, chest tenderness, and shortness of breath are other symptoms associated with pleurisy. Pleurisy pain can be managed with pain medication and by external splinting of the chest wall.
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Larynx Cancer
- Symptoms of cancer of the larynx, the organ at the front of the neck, include hoarseness, a lump in the neck, sore throat, cough, problems breathing, bad breath, earache, and weight loss. Treatment for larynx cancer depends on the stage (the extent) of the disease. Radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy are all forms of treatment for laryngeal cancer.
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Pleural Effusion
- Pleural effusion is an excess fluid between the two membranes that envelop the lungs. There are two classifications of causes of pleural effusion; transudate and exudate. The treatment of pleural effusion depends on the cause.
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Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial lung disease, is a term to describe a certain lung condition. Causes of interstitial lung disease include lung infection, exposure to toxins in the environment (asbestos for example), medications (chemotherapy), radiation therapy, and chronic autoimmune disorders. Common symptoms of interstitial lung disease include a dry cough and shortness of breath. Diagnosis and treatment depend upon the cause of the condition.
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Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and neck cancer is cancer of the oral cavity, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, or lymph nodes in the upper part of the neck. These cancers account for 3% to 5% of cancers in the U.S. Tobacco and alcohol use are important risk factors. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy.
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Cancer Risk Factors
- Though it's difficult to say why some people develop cancer while others don't, research shows that certain risk factors increase a person's odds of developing cancer. These risk factors include growing older, family history of cancer, diet, alcohol and tobacco use, and exposure to sunlight, ionizing radiation, certain chemicals, and some viruses and bacteria.
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Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that forms in the chest lining (pleural mesothelioma), abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), and the heart sac (pericardial mesothelioma) in rare cases. Chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, and night sweats are symptoms and signs of mesothelioma. Treatment depends upon the stage and type of mesothelioma.
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Lung Anatomy
- The lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood. Eliminating carbon dioxide from the blood is important, because as it builds up in the blood, headaches, drowsiness, coma, and eventually death may occur. The air we breathe in (inhalation) is warmed, humidified, and cleaned by the nose and the lungs.
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