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 2023
I havenâ t fully gotten the house test results back. So I guess you could say the work isnâ t fully completed yet. But this survey was sent before then.
Elite Indoor Air
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Reviewed in May 2022
Indoor Environmental Testing is the Best of the Best! Very knowledgeable, professional, and solution oriented. They have tested in my home and my office. Excellent job! Once my testing was done and the results were in, they clearly explained what I needed to do to solve the problem. I feel SO...
Indoor Environmental Testing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Paul returned my call within a minute of my request and was able to do the testing ASAP which was very important to me! I also received the results within a few days along with excellent recommendations on how to keep our home free of mold and toxins. I highly recommend Paul and 911Moldtest!
911 Mold Test.com
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Reviewed in June 2021
Check the test results before starting the project.
Radon Gone
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Reviewed in January 2020
We have just begun the process...but so far, wonderful. We awaiting test results.
Mold Test Company WI
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Reviewed in September 2017
I have a well and have to have the water tested. The well was tested, but there were two things not in B&R regulation. They put a new well tap and a new well drain. I have used them before and would use them again.
Blau Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
We were on a limited timeline. Donn went to the home and set up radon test prior to inspection so we could have the results the day of the inspection. He arrived early and took time to explain his findings. His email follow on our questions was timely and helpful. When I called with followup...
Anderson Home Inspection LLC
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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.

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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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.

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