How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>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:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Last update on February 13, 2024

Reviewed in February 2024
I didn't know how bad the problem was until I got the test results back. I'm feeling so much better since the treatment. I wasn't affair of how much the mold was making me sick.
Vanguard Air Solutions
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Reviewed in November 2023
The water testing was very informative. The installers were early and they did a fantastic job of installing the filtration system, explained all the components, answered my questions, cleaned up thoroughly and I am so looking forward to having water that does not leave stains on everything it...
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in September 2021
Just completed my review. Thank you again ?? I was living in a motel with my children after mold was discovered in the home I was renting following water damage from the a/c unit. I was concerned about additional signs of mold in the home and respiratory symptoms I and my children were having. ...
Carolina Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
While being late for original appointment, due to miss communication , I was pleasantly pleased with the work. The tech was very knowledgeable and professional in the mold testing process, while explaining the air quality control to me. Thank you for this service, I will need further help after...
Fast & Friendly Flood, Fire & Mold Restoration
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Reviewed in April 2018
not sure yet about value need time to test water
Culligan Water Conditioning
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Reviewed in October 2017
I was very pleased with Randy, of I & I Fire, Water and Mold. Randy was knowledgeable, thorough, patient and polite. He answered all my questions in detail without rushing through them and explained the mold inspection process and mold testing. I would highly recommend Randy. I truly...
I & I Fire Water and Mold
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Reviewed in June 2016
It was terrible. It was an annual contract. It auto-renewed in January of this year and I told them what did not go well last year and asked what we were going to do this year. It kind of came down to, well, if you don't like us don't use us. I said they were right and so we just ended it. In...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5623
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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)

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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