Asbestos warts: For some Las Vegas residents, asbestos poisoning may manifest as asbestos warts. These benign growths occur when microscopic fibers of asbestos become lodged in the skin, generating callus-like, fibrous masses. Asbestos warts are unsightly, and Nevadans who develop an asbestos wart after exposure to the mineral may be entitled to compensation. A competent Clark County lawyer can make sure that you get the money damages you deserve for this condition. Pleural plaques and respiratory illness: The most dramatic effects of asbestos poisoning can be seen in the lungs. Pleural plaques are like asbestos warts on the lungs—small, thickened areas. For some Nevada residents, these plaques present no additional difficulties and are only visible via x-ray. In more serious cases, pleural plaques on the lungs can develop into a condition called 'diffuse pleural thickening.' In this condition, the lung tissue swells and can cause difficulty breathing. Other conditions associated with the dangers of asbestos include asbestosis (scar tissue in the lung) and/or lung cancer. No matter how minimal or severe your symptoms, if you have pleural plaques, asbestosis, or another lung condition related to asbestos exposure, our Las Vegas asbestos attorneys may be able to help you get compensation.