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 April 2020
Dan came early and performed tests on my kitchen floor quickly and precisely while ensuring the area was safe. The sample sites were taped up. Dan sent our samples to the lab and we received our results promptly. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an inspection!
Millyard Home Inspection
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Reviewed in October 2019
Overall, I would use L&M again and/or recommend. L&M responded promptly and professionally to my request to expedite this home inspection. Time from request to report, <3 days (not incl water test). When Rich got to the home to place the radon canisters, he noticed a strong propane odor...
L & M Home Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
The process was simple, but in New Hampshire, if you live close to Concord, a homeowner can flush water and well with chlorine bleach and have the state lab run the water tests.
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
This gentleman was pleasant, efficient and completely honest about findings and what I should be concerned about and what was everyday wear and tear or low budget items to repair. He also did water testing and made a special trip to do that first to insure that the rest of the inspection would...
Morrison Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>In November 2013, my horse was getting diarrhea from my water. It went away if I got water from elsewhere and came back if I used my well water. I did lots of water testing at the New Hampshire State Lab that was coming up with no possible reason. In March of 2014 I went to another water...
Aqua Specialties LLC
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Reviewed in April 2011
He worked to replace the tank parts on the first toilet which originally was not flushing very well. He announced it was complete and moved onto the second. I went to flush the first toilet and now it won't shut off. I had him stop work on the second toilet and go back to the first toilet and...
BA Carson Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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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