Question 1

did i damage my lungs? i accidentally had a one time exposure to drywall dust. my boss and a coworker were laying down dry wall and i inhaled some acc

Accepted Answer

No: Across the country, every day, thousands of people working with drywall get a whiff of drywall dust. It's hard to keep a mask on every time all the time. Luckily, one whiff of sheetrock dust won't do you in (unless you're the unluckiest person in the county). No worries.

Question 2

drywall removal 1 room older house.few days to demo drywall. older joint compounds may contain asbestos?cancer risk from brief exposure?

Accepted Answer

After the fact: It is not feasible to ascertain if you were even exposed to asbestos. If you were exposed, the amount of exposure can not be determined. If you wore a mask the risk is minimal. If you have access to any of the drywall and the joint compound, you could get it tested for asbestos, but that will testing after the fact .

Question 3

what are some dangers of toner exposure?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the dust!: Toner dust may contain cadmium, mercury and lead.  Besides irritating the skin, these may be carcinogenic.  The company selling these products will advise you on how to safely handle them.  Modern cartridges should involve no contact with the contained black dust.  If you are at risk of getting dust on your hand, or in your lungs, i would be caution and use gloves and a mask.

Question 4

what can benzene exposure do?

Accepted Answer

It is a carcinogen: It can cause cancer and other illnesses.It can cause bone marrow failure and aplastic anemia, acute leukemia, meylodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid lukemia
it has been classified as a carcinogen by us department of health and human services.

Question 5

what are  risks of lead exposure?

Accepted Answer

Brain damage: Lead is a poison that interferes with normal metabolism, particularly in the brain, resulting in various forms of mental deficit.

Question 6

covid exposure? need to do a test

Accepted Answer

Wrong site: This particular site is a public information forum where  volunteer docs primarily in the US answer health questions based on information you post. It does not  provide scripts/notes/referrals/forms or other direct patient care. Other sites may offer such services. Contact your health agency or health plan for the proper source.

Question 7

what are child dangers of lead exposure?

Accepted Answer

Lower IQ: The main concern with lead exposure is measurably lowered iq.  In this difficult world, our children need every advantage they can get.  The last thing they need is something intelligence lowering.  Lead also effects attention, memory and behavior.  No lead level is considered safe.

Question 8

what can provide lead exposure protection?

Accepted Answer

Know where it is: Lead is found in many products.  Most famous was house paint in the old days.  New paint no longer contains lead.  Old gasoline contained lead, but newer forms do not.  Pottery and jewelry from mexico and from china may contain lead and other dangerous metals.  Lead levels can be checked, and chelation treatment can be used if too high.

Question 9

what does risk of occupational exposure mean?

Accepted Answer

Workplace exposure.: It means that something you're exposed to in your workplace - either chemicals or irritants or gasses or biological materials - could do you harm.

Question 10

how dangerous is exposure to cytotoxic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Potential problem: Exposure related to nurses, pharmacists over a prolonged period can be a problem. A very short exposure (spill of drug or brief contact with skin can not be a problem. Be careful to protect yourself when cytotoxic drugs may be involved.

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