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How common is asbestosis and what kind of exposures are needed for its development? can someone accidentaly exposed in their house for months get it?
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Asbestosis: To get this you need to be able to inhale asbestos fibers. This is most commonly an occupational exposure though you can be exposed if inside a building where asbestos was used in construction and there is demolition or renovation causing the powder to go into the air.
Answered 3/28/2015
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