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Edmonds 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 Edmonds * Stevens Pulmonary  Stevens Pulmonary  Northwest Pulmonary Associates  Northwest Pulmonary Associates  Northwest Pulmonary Associates  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UW Medical Center Hospital Services  UW Medical Center Hospital Services  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UW Medical Center Hospital Services  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  John T Boyd MD  Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center  Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance  The Polyclinic Pulmonary  Virginia Mason Pulmonary & Critical Care  Virginia Mason Pulmonary & Critical Care  The Polyclinic Pulmonary  Virginia Mason Pulmonary & Critical Care  The Polyclinic Pulmonary  Virginia Mason Pulmonary & Critical Care  The Polyclinic Pulmonary  Pacific Medical Centers  Pacific Medical Centers  Occupational & Environmental Clinic  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Chest Clinic  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Michael Eulberg MD  Everett Clinic Main Campus  Everett Clinic Main Campus  Everett Clinic Main Campus  Swedish Physicians West Seattle Clinic  Western Washington Medical Group Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders  Western Washington Medical Group Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders  Western Washington Medical Group Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders  Western Washington Medical Group Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders  Overlake Internal Medicine Associates  Overlake Internal Medicine Associates  Overlake Internal Medicine Associates  Eastside Pulmonary Associates  The Doctors Clinic East Bremerton  Kitsap Chest Consultants  Kitsap Chest Consultants  Robert L Clark MD  Fredric Jackson MD  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Pulmonary Consultants PLLC  Skagit Valley Medical Center  Multi Care Pulmonary Clinic  Multi Care Pulmonary Clinic  Olympic Medical Physicians  South Sound Pulmonary Associates  South Sound Pulmonary Associates  South Sound Pulmonary Associates  South Sound Pulmonary Associates  South Sound Pulmonary Associates  South Sound Pulmonary Associates  Northstar Associates PLLC  Olympia Sleep Laboratory  Peace Health Medical Group  Peace Health Medical Group Edmonds, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Edmonds
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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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