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How long does asbestos stay airborne in a home from broken tiles? and are they only a danger to you if they were sanded?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Asbestos: Hard to say. Asbestos doesn't break down. Inhaled sanded particles containing asbestos is worse however you can be exposed still by anything containing it. Best to have a specialist remove it all. Hope this helps

Answered 10/6/2017

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