A couple of years ago, the contractors removed popcorn ceiling from my house. Not sure if there was any asbestos. My question is what, if anything I should do now. Is it possible to have harmfull level of asbestos now two years later after all the vacuming, moping, and airing out? If so what should I do? From what I have read, small amounts of asbestos are found everywhere and are not considered harmfull. Also, the folks who got cancer, worked in factories being covered head to toes in asbestos for several years. How concerned should I be?
2007-12-05 06:32:32 · 1 answers · asked by fijian 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Don't be concerned. Any asbestos liberated 2 years ago has probably blown away by now.
However taht's not the problem. Here in Australia kids who played in the dst of the stuff have survived their whole lives with no problems, while the wife who washed the work clothes of her husband who worked at the mine have succumbed. I even heard o a pilot who landed at a place called Wittenoom (where they mined blue asbestos) on one occasion only who got a mesothelioma (asbestos disease).
So it seems its not only exposure but probably a genetic component as well.
I have been very exposed (accidentally) but so far so good. No point in worrying, you will either get it or won't. You sound pretty safe.
Enjoy your life without fear.
2007-12-05 22:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by Menthoids 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋