Does anybody know what symptoms you would have after long term exposure to a former meth house???
2007-11-17 17:10:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The property was bought a few years ago and I have been sick a lot since being here, and people aren't always honest on disclosures.
Looking for specific symptoms of hidden long term exposure
2007-11-17 17:55:39 · update #1
Cases have been reported where children and adults living in a house or other structure which formerly contained a meth lab encountered lingering health problems. There is little research about the health effects from long-term exposure to the contaminants left behind after a meth lab is dismantled. Until the contaminants have been identified, their quantities measured, and the health effects known; the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) advises property owners to exercise caution and use the safest possible cleaning practices in dealing with a former meth lab property and any remaining contamination.
Exposure to meth residues may cause symptoms similar to those experienced by meth users. Meth affects the central nervous system and will increase heart rate and blood pressure giving the user a euphoric feeling, but with deadly side effects. Meth residues may be fatal to young children.
Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may cause symptoms such as nose and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion and breathing difficulties. Benzene, a potential meth chemical, is a VOC known to cause cancer.
Chemicals that are acids or bases will cause a burning sensation on the skin and in mucous membranes, and can cause severe eye damage. Exposure to hazardous metals and salts can cause a wide range of health effects including respiratory irritation, decreased mental function, anemia, kidney damage and birth defects.
I found this @: http://www.kdheks.gov/methlabs/ml_cleanup.html
I had heard about this but wasn't a 100% sure so I had to look it up. Scary! Hope u are not in that situation.
2007-11-17 17:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by Fancy Pants 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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If your house was a former meth lab, you are in for some serious health issues. So much so that information is actually required to be disclosed should the house EVER go on the market. Check with your local public health office or speak to your doctor.
2007-11-17 17:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Eewww... I don't know but sounds bad. I'm sure that stuff is in the walls and the furniture and the carpet and everything... I feel sorry for you!!
2007-11-17 17:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by J A 1 1 · 3⤊ 5⤋
meth and latent effects are over rated by you or whatever source informed you... my best friend died about a week ago, a cat, she was rehabilitated after prolonged exposure to meth and crack... she died of kidney failure... could have been precipitated by drug exposure... also could have been precipitate by being thrown, kicked, cut up, abused in general, and abandoned... you are needlessly paranoid, pre meth use there is not going to harm you now
2007-11-17 17:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by jihvii 2 · 1⤊ 11⤋