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>

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Reviewed in June 2025
They were able to assess and install my shower valve, connect the ice maker and water on my refrigerator during the initial visit. I woukd definitely recommend them for other plumbing services.
The Pipe Doctor, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
I was scared when I was told by my plumber that I may have asbestos. Neal helped tremendously with testing and then we realized it was not asbestos !
Budget Abatement
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Reviewed in November 2023
Excellent. This is a test review to see if I receive an email notification.
CS Coordinator Test Account
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Reviewed in September 2021
It was a great experience. Visionary Plumbing did a great , very neat job .
Visionary Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
We had new gas pipes installed in the street and from the street to the house whoever inspected it from ever source said that we had a leak so I immediately called Nick he showed up tested everything he said he Also fixed a couple of other plumbing problems that I had around the house As I said...
Gault Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
showed up on time, fast and efficient, got the job done. job passed inspection and testing same day. Thats the way to do it!
Femme Works Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
My experience started off great where Neal came out earlier than my appointment. My husband and I feared we had asbestos in the walls of our kitchen after starting a renovation and originally, I was scheduled to have Neal come in the following day at 9 AM. We obviously wanted someone to come...
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in July 2014
Wallace came to our house for an inspection under an Angie's List deal. I could see mold above the bathroom shower and he assured me that it was just on the surface. He pointed out some mold spores in various out of the way places and the best way for us to clean them. I very much appreciate his...
Mold Doctors
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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