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Follow-Up
After your medical exam
you should request a full report from the doctors who
did the screening. Although this report should explain
the results of the tests to you in non-medical terms,
it is always a good idea to discuss the results with
a doctor you know and trust to make sure you understand
what the results mean. If any of the tests are abnormal,
the report should include recommendations for further
testing and follow up care.
If the tests are normal, the results
should recommend ways you can reduce your risk of developing
severe, disabling asbestos-related illness. These ways
include stopping smoking, controlling exposures to dusts
and hazardous substances at work, and seeking prompt
medical care for colds, flu and any other symptoms of
asbestos-related illness. If the tests show abnormalities,
you should be advised of what type of follow-up care
is needed. Often, further testing is recommended to
confirm a diagnosis of asbestos-related illness.
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