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.
The use and manufacturing of R22 Freon is being discontinued, and the costs of replacing the refrigerant are skyrocketing. Hydeâs wants to make sure that you completely understand this change, how it affects you and what your options are to deal with it.