What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>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.</div>

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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Mold Test Company OH
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Reviewed in July 2020
The electrician showed up ahead of schedule. He performed the needed tasks and went a step further testing all the outlets while he was there. Pleasure to work with, I ll be keeping their number.
Allspark Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2017
Mr. Freer arrived on time and talked to us about the process of testing and when we could expect results. Very professional.
Four Square Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2017
Problem was with tension of chain so he offered to replace the flapper of another toilet and did so. He did a dye test of 3 toilets to make sure they were not leaking. He provided a quote on other work while waiting to allow the dye to show. Very professional and pleasant.
Gorjanc Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2016
Showed up on time, efficient and timely work to perform the tests. Followed up to ensure correct emails and offered to answer all questions when the results are in.
Professional Inspectors
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Reviewed in January 2016
Wayne came out (as promised and on-time) for the initial visit, was very professional and informative. I had 2 companies come out to give estimates and I felt that Wayne took more time to explain, he thought a little more about the location of the pipe and seemed more professional. On...
ALL OHIO RADON SERVICES
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Reviewed in November 2015
He removed the old faucets and replaced the new ones. He also checked and tested both faucets whether everything works properly. 
Sal’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Sewer Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
I was in a last minute crunch to sell a home that failed the sewer dye test. I called them and they came out 30 minutes later and started to fix the issue 2 days later. The price was lower than what I expected and the work they did was great. A+ Service. 
Domenick Electric Sewer Cleaning Co Inc
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Reviewed in May 2015
Great Lakes came out and provided an estimate of what it would cost to prevent ice dams from re-ocurring. The price was fair, the job done as promised in a very professional manner. I am well pleased with the results so far. The real results will be evident next winter, as that will be the...
Great Lakes Home Improvement
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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.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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.

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