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Why is asbestos so bad?
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Over hyped: Long term (many years) exposure to airborne asbestos can lead to chronic lung disease and a rare tumor: mesothelioma. Most asbestos is used in insulation and is best handled by covering with paint. However, the legal underpinnings have convinced the public that if they get within 100 yards of asbestos, that they are at risk - so we spend $$$$$ to remove it. Only bad when released to the air.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Mesothelioma/lung ca: It causes malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Answered 9/28/2012
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Had hvac ducts cleaned in our new house that was built in 1908. Had very bad allergies and asthma after which is better now. Worried that we inhaled asbestos fibers or something - our house currently doesn't have any but maybe it did.Should I worry?
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A member asked:
Exposed to asbestos 4 mts ago. For 30min. Pft, ekg, bad wk all nrml. Have chest pains and sob. Docs say not due to xposure . Any ideas?
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