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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Asbestosis?
Question: I was helping a friend remodel her house and we found out later it had Absestos .. We did not use the proper gear..will we have lung problems later? We took the popcorn ceiling down..thanks I have a hoarse voice now and stuff is running down my throat..we also cut some bricks for a path and this left a lot of dust that we scrubbed clean..guess we were not real smart but trying to save money!
Brief Answer:
Asbestosis only after 40 years of exposure
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking,
I can understand your concern,
According to the medical literature, for one subject to get asbestosis, should have been working (exposed) in that environment for nearly 20 years.
An asbestosis might appear 20 years after that time period which means in total after 40 years.
It is evident that not every subject that has worked with asbestos is supposed to develop asbestosis in his/her later life.This is not known why.
So, for just a short duration of exposure, you should not be worried.
Maybe you're having a viral infection
Do some rest, take painkillers(eg. Tylenol) if needed and drink a lot of water. Stay in the fresh air, well-ventilated rooms.
Best wishes and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
Asbestosis only after 40 years of exposure
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking,
I can understand your concern,
According to the medical literature, for one subject to get asbestosis, should have been working (exposed) in that environment for nearly 20 years.
An asbestosis might appear 20 years after that time period which means in total after 40 years.
It is evident that not every subject that has worked with asbestos is supposed to develop asbestosis in his/her later life.This is not known why.
So, for just a short duration of exposure, you should not be worried.
Maybe you're having a viral infection
Do some rest, take painkillers(eg. Tylenol) if needed and drink a lot of water. Stay in the fresh air, well-ventilated rooms.
Best wishes and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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