Sarcoidosis is a serious lung disease associated with occupational and environmental toxins. Occupational sarcoidosis is thought to be triggered by various toxins, likely in occupational settings like mining, construction, metal working, lumber, agriculture, military, and radiation fields.
Sarcoidosis and other related lung conditions can occur in a variety workplace settings where toxins exist. The illness may have more than one cause and several triggers of inflammation.
Numerous metals can cause inflammation and lung disease, including beryllium, zirconium, titanium, rare earth elements, and aluminum. Workplace exposure to wood stoves, fireplaces, talc, silica, wood dust, fine grain dust, and mold can lead to lung disease.
Joe Lyon is an experienced toxic exposure lawyer investigating workplace accidents and occupational sarcoidosis lung disease for plaintiffs nationwide.
Workplace Hazards & Occupational Sarcoidosis
Toxic workplace exposure and occupational sarcoidosis cases are generally noticed with certain professions, such as the following:
What is Sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis is a lung disease that causes the immune system to overreact, leading to health issues. Patients with sarcoidosis typically have clusters of inflamed tissue called granulomas on their body. Sarcoidosis most commonly affects the lungs, but it can also affect any organ in the body.
An increased inflammation in the body may cause flu-like symptoms, persistent cough, chest pain, joint pain, fatigue, and poor lung function from scarring. Eye, cardiac and skin damage has also been reported.
Occupational Sarcoidosis Lawsuits
The Lyon Firm represents injured plaintiffs in a variety of toxic workplace exposure lawsuits against negligent employers or corporations that fail to protect their employees.
