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Smoking Effects on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis

In a report from U.S. News Health, the effect of smoking on the lungs is similar to what those with cystic fibrosis experience. When a serious health condition leads to an individual being unable to work for a lengthy time, then long-term disability benefits may be available to help offset lost income.

A new study finds that just as those with cystic fibrosis experience, individuals that smoke can develop sticky mucus in the lungs which causes chronic dry cough and the risk of developing infections. Therefore, the same treatments used in cystic fibrosis could be used for those who smoke and vice versa.

Smoking can cause health problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis. It can also lead to lung cancer and possibly death.

While researchers plan to look into ways that treatment for cystic fibrosis may be helpful to smokers, they still emphasize that the best way to combat serious health problems is to stop smoking altogether.

If you were diagnosed with any type of severe health condition that will require months of treatment and recovery, then you may qualify to receive long-term disability benefits. To learn what your rights are and what to do if you are denied disability benefits, you should speak to a Miami Beach long-term disability lawyer as soon as possible.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you've been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Miami Beach long-term disability lawyer today - 1-888-234-5758.