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Iwe found fiber glass in the fens of the air conditioner in side inhaling fiberglass is dangerous i being libong here for 14 months so thats but just recently in january 2017 i started getting itchy and sore troath ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The FiBER: GLASS IN FILTERS IS HARMLESS! Only pulverized fiber glass is dangerous Look for another reason for your itchy sore throat! My Opinion Only Hope it helps! Dr Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Iwe found fiber glass in the fens of the air conditioner in side inhaling fiberglass is dangerous i being libong here for 14 months so thats but just recently in january 2017 i started getting itchy and sore troath ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Singh and 4 doctors agreed

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