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Was Exposed To Asbestos For 2 Days. How Will This Affect My Health?
I work in asbestos removal .Idid a job in a private home that was not tested but by my boss .I was told it didn't contain .I was weary about this so I had it tested &came back 20% on tile floors &1% in dry wall
I had no protection ,was exposed to this for 2 days .my question is how will this affect my health in short or long term
I had no protection ,was exposed to this for 2 days .my question is how will this affect my health in short or long term
Mon, 16 Sep 2013
asbestos exposure for a short term will not lead to an interstitial lung disease
maximum you may develop is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis
which is also very unlikely
don't worry
breathe fresh air
and just be cautious to avoid any long term exposures
maximum you may develop is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis
which is also very unlikely
don't worry
breathe fresh air
and just be cautious to avoid any long term exposures
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