You may have been exposed to toxic diesel fumes at your job for years. If coughing, wheezing, and dizziness are some of the symptoms you experience every day, you might be worried about your health. Here are two types of diseases caused by frequent diesel fume inhalation and exposure.
Cancer
One of the leading diseases caused by diesel fume inhalation and exposure is diesel exhaust cancer. Whether your job is in the maritime, railroad, trucking, construction, mining, or firefighting industries, exposure to diesel exhaust or vapors can have a negative impact on your health. Toxic diesel fumes are known to contain carcinogens that include benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and formaldehyde. Bladder, lung, laryngeal, and stomach cancer are only a few types of cancers that are linked to diesel fume exposure.
Toxic Encephalopathy
Another disease that may be caused by frequent diesel fume exposure and inhalation is toxic encephalopathy. Toxic encephalopathy is a neurological disease that can permanently damage the brain. There are several symptoms associated with the disease which include lethargy, memory loss, seizures, tremors, coma, and death.
Who Can Help
Perhaps you have recently visited your healthcare provider and have been diagnosed with diesel exhaust cancer or other diseases related to diesel fume exposure. Contact our law offices at Diesel Injury Law to help with your situation. Our attorneys have over 15 years of legal expertise in diesel injury law. Call or visit us on our website today.
