Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Should i be worried about exposure to asbestos while i'm at work?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Asbestos: Yes. See your health officals at work to ask if you have exposure to asbestos or any other dangerous environmental toxins.
Answered 10/20/2018
6.2k views
Thank
Asbestos: I agree with Dr. Pizzo. There are strict requirements for working with any asbestos that could become airborne.
Answered 10/20/2018
260 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Best noninvasive test for mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure daily for a year in 1980. Dry cough and some sob on exertion. Think CT negative. Worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
At an annual physical for work 45 yr old husband had spot in lung did CT 3cm mass in right middle lobe. 25 yr smoker military exposure to asbestos ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Asbestos - are there case where a person got sick or suffered ill effects shortly after exposure? I think im sick but all test neg.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was outside on decking in a garden that had asbestos under it, is there a risk of exposure ? The asbestos has been untouched for years ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had exposure to asbestos during renovation to my apartment which took 4 months during the day i would to work. i am really worried to death about ex?
I have a history of exposure to fiberglass and asbestos at my work, can I have copd?
Worried about potential asbestos exposure from partially collapsed roof, under 30 mins whilst exploring abandoned building at 17 yrs age. What's the risk? My grandad died from what we believe was asbestos exposure, so I'm very shaken?
I recently left my job as a project manager of an abatement company. I assume I had numerous encounters of asbestos exposures (Maybe 5 minutes at a time for a dozen or two times through 5 years). I have anxiety about it now. How worried should I be?
I work as a plumber and have been around asbestos insulation. Should I have to worry about lung cancer or do you need a lot more exposure to it?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
