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 May 2025
I hired His and Hers Cleaning for a one time deep clean of my house. Kwan and Brittany were friendly and professional and the team did a fantastic and very thorough job. Every room looked great when they were done. Notable highlights include: 1) They were upfront with pricing even before...
HIS AND HERS EXQUISITE CLEANING, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Very professional and friendly did not take me to the bank like a lot of plumbers do I was impressed
Full Blast Services
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Reviewed in March 2025
The work was done on time. Very efficient. Excellent results.
Kingdom Painting
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Reviewed in September 2024
We recently completed a bathroom remodel with Michael (MTC Remodeling), and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, Michael demonstrated incredible integrity and professionalism. He took the time to understand the needs and the vision, providing honest advice on what would...
MTC Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2024
They are very professional prompt and efficient and willing to help with any concerns I had they also were very professional on how the work done looked and excellent on cleaning up after project was completed
Covenant Enterprises Virginia LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Fantastic! The presentation sold the product. There was no need for pressure sales. My skin was itchy after I showered, but not any more. I drink much more water now because it's great water. The ph level is much higher. The only negative thing is having to wait two months for installation...
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in June 2020
Good service and thorough inspection. Did try pushing for a test we did not want or need.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2017
Repair staff arrived punctually as promised at 9am. Quickly diagnosed problem as an improper fastener holding washer/seal. Since spigot brand repair parts not readily available at local vendors, repair staff jury rigged proper (industry standard) washer and fastener available at local hardware...
Aquarius Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2016
Dave and Ruth came over to our house after hours on the day of our first call. They inspected the basement and crawl spaces and seemed confident that the work that needed to be done was better fit for another company. They took samples of our floor and ceiling tile, which they said they would...
1-800-Water Damage
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Reviewed in May 2016
I knew there was something wrong with the water heater setup in my house since we kept getting this "black soot" coming into the bathtub whenever we would run the hot water. Town came out and tested the water and didn't find anything. Water heater is only 4-years old, so I wasn't sure...
Collier Services, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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