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Occupational Lung Diseases: Treatment
The treatment for Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, Silicosis, Pneumconiosis, Byssinossis is routine.


Mesothelioma & Asbestosis:
Among the treatments that are currently used to fight peritoneal mesothelioma are chemotherapy, drug-based therapies, radiation therapy and surgery. Depending upon the stage of cancer, the size of the tumor, the cell type and how well the patient responds to treatment will help to determine the ultimate prognosis. Those who are diagnosed in the early stages of peritoneal mesothelioma and begin an aggressive treatment program are more likely to have prolonged lives. The overall health profile will also help to determine the person’s ability to handle the treatment programs and, ultimately, stave off the disease for as long as possible. However, any worker exposed to harmful substances should take out a hazardous material insurance to safeguard himself and his family.

In addition to the mainstream types of treatment, some may choose alternative treatments, which include homeopathy, immunotherapy, gene therapy and anti angiogenesis drugs. Asbestosis is sometimes treated with oxygen to decrease discomfort.

The tragedy is that there is little to be done for people diagnosed with mesothelioma, the disease, with numbers of victims expected to peak between 2010 and 2020 when the symptoms have fully developed. Treatment, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, aims to prolong life and keep the person as comfortable as possible. Victims of mesothelioma do not generally last more than two years after detection.

Diffuse Pleural Thickening /Silicosis /Byssinosis/
Coal Worker’s Pneumconiosis: These diseases cannot be reversed neither can they be cured. Any treatment pre-supposes complete removal from any contact with the toxic substance responsible for the disease. Smoking is also forbidden. The approach to treatment is to make the patient as comfortable as possible. However, should the symptoms be severe the treatment followed is the same as for other lung disorders.

~ oxygen therapy
~ broncho-dilator drugs
~ chest physical therapy to remove mucus from the airways

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