What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
Fast appointment and efficient tester. Quick test response without the high prices that everyone else wanted to charge.
Top Notch Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Not only were they able to install my mom's appliances they were able to advise her on the location of the gas valve the condition of the gas valve and leak tested everything as a matter of course
Team SoCal HVAC & Appliance Inc
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Reviewed in May 2023
The worker that was sent out to my house was courteous and kind, their secretary very friendly and professional, and the workers that performed the abatement to complete my work at my property , they removed my tile floor and acoustic ceiling that came up positive with asbestos, they knew what...
MBE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ABATEMENT SERVICES, INC.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Great reliable company! Very professional! Jose explained the process of how asbestos needs to be tested in order for things to be safe in my house which made me feel relief.
3J Environmental
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Reviewed in July 2022
I went on Home Advisor & told them I needed Mold Testing. They gave me a list of Companies to select. I reviewed each one & selected "Lake Shorer Inspections & Consulting." In 5 mins.-- Mr. Robert Mogarro gave me a call & set up an appointment for the next day. He was exceptionally...
Lakeshore Inspections
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Reviewed in September 2021
Missed the lead testing initially but retuned the next day to correct. Handled quickly and to my satisfaction. Would use them again.
Reds Environmental Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
very fast with testing results
PSR Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2016
Oren was very courteous and helpful. He did his job professionally and was very pleasant about it. He did not have to send the test result to my tile installers, but he did it for me.
Home Biotesting
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Reviewed in January 2015
William explains the uses of asbestos in the modern environments we live in today. Asbestos should be taken seriously, but William informed us well on the subject and the data his test revealed
Laroue Environmental, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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