Ascites is a gastroenterological term for an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that exceeds 25 mL. Although most commonly due to cirrhosis, severe liver disease or metastatic cancer, its presence can be a sign of other significant medical problems, such as BuddâChiari syndrome.
It was decided to phase out ozone depleting freons. R22 is one of those ozone depleting freons. For about 40 years, up until now, R22 has been the most common freon used in residential and commercial air conditioners. On Jan. 1, 2010, R22 air conditioners will no longer be manufactured or imported here in the US.
January 1, 2012 EPA Reduces Freon R-22 Production to 55 Million Pounds. Thatâs a 45% reduction. In response the price of Freon increased by 400% to an average cost of $53.00 per pound. We dont know how high it will go but you will see continued spikes in price as future supplies dwindle.