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I've been living in a house that has damaged walls that might contain asbestos, found a puddle of dust on the floor under wall, is this dangerous?
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Yes, if asbestos: It would be prudent to get the material in the walls tested for asbestos. Inhaling asbestos fibers is not good for the lungs. It is not feasible to know without getting the material tested.
Answered 3/25/2015
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