Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Exposed myself & family to asbestos dust on weekend (accidently) for approx. 8 hrs. are we likely to get mesothelioma. are chances as low as car crash?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: As a doctor who monitors workers who routinely work around asbestos, you and your family's exposure really does not carry significant risk. In the future, be sure to use appropriate respiratory protection (proper respirator). Hope this allays your fears. Best of luck. Dr R
Answered 12/4/2016
3.8k views
Lower: It generally takes a whole lot of exposure to asbestos to develop mesothelioma (we're talking years of exposure). It also depends on what type of asbestos you were exposed to. I wouldn't sweat it.
Answered 6/27/2017
3.8k views
Agree: It takes years of exposure. If this is the case there is nothing to do to prevent it. In addition mesothelioma also has some correlation to smoking. So if you smoke stop today
Answered 2/5/2017
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are Mesothelioma chances after a couple of short exposure to potential asbestos? Roughly 2 to 3 hours total
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the chance of getting mesothelioma when exposed to asbestos?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you get mesothelioma from being exposed to asbestos for a few hours?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible to get mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos for less than one minute?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
9 hr exposed asbestos dust 15 yrs ago only found out in different room to where work was carried out worried what is my risk of getting mesothelioma?
Was in a school that was old and had asbestos in it when I was 9 - 11 years old (so 2 years). Now 33 years old and I'm pretty healthy, exercise, I don't smoke, no family history of meso. What are the chances of getting mesothelioma? Should I worry?
Work in VERY old bldng at a desk.Bldng has modern air cndtng unit,but frame is original.If asbestos is in walls,etc,will i get mesothelioma from air?
Cut into asbestos tile and linoleum with a circular saw on two separate occasions.What are my chances of getting Mesothelioma in the future?
Docs, wanted to know if I can get tested to find out if I inhaled enough asbestos that might lead to mesothelioma?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
