I’ve had a skin condition for a while now (warts on my hands). Because one day i accidentally hit the wall and made a hole. (its been 3 years). I put a poster to cover the hole. I just figured out that the hole potentially had asbestos,because theres warts all over my hands and legs. Im in Canada. I was wondering if i’ll get really sick and if theres asbestos in my house. We bought it new in 1999. Thanks =[
i just learned that asbestos still isnt banned in canada. Jeez worst week of my life .

http://www.ringsurf.com/online/2062-asbestos_poisoning.html

the house im in has old asbestos tiles that are painted white apparently and there is mold and dirt from my dogs all on them in different areas.how should i clean this safely?????

Workers in occupations involved in that manufacture and use of asbestos products were the subject of numerous epidemiological studies prior to 1986 when stringent new laws were imposed regulating this substance. One conclusion of these studies was that these workers had a greatly increased risk of lung cancer. Can you think of another possible reason that might explain such findings and how this could be verified or disproved?

I was exploring the basement of this old building downtown and there was construction going on (my friend told me they were working on removing asbestos)… Anyways, we were down there for about 30 minutes or so. Should I worry? Or Is long term exposure the only thing to be afraid of.

Some pieces of my popcorn ceiling fell off while I was hanging something up and I’m very worried that I inhaled some of it. I’m not 100% sure if it has asbestos in it or not, it’s a very old apartment building in san diego.

Am I going to get cancer for inhaling a little bit of it?

My brother had difficulty breathing, pain upon taking deep breath, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite. Thickening and fluid was found on his right pleura. He discribed the fluid as looking like Budweiser—-amber colored and foamy. He also has pleural thickening, all on the right side.I have read the color of the fluid is characteristic of transudate which may indicate congestive heart failure.
The doctor suspects mesothelioma, but the fluid does not appear cloudy( exudate).

I sleep close to the ceiling of my wall, due to my loft bed. I’m not sure if I’m sleeping close to asbestos, and I frequently hit the wall on accident. It could be nothing, but I’m concerned to know if I’m really placing a dangerous bet with what’s above me or it’s merely nothing dangerous.

It looks similiar to this?

http://files.bnpmedia.com/WC/2005/03/Files/Images/122006.jpg

Other than getting cancer, what would be a good way of finding out?
Built in the late 70’s.

Hi, I’m looking into purchasing an 1800 sq ft home (2 stories). The house has damaged siding (the paint appears to be bubbling off) and it turns out that the siding contains asbestos. Approximately how much would it cost to replace this siding (,000, ,000?? any range would be helpful)? Also, what type of siding would you suggest I replace it with?

Thanks in advance!

Stage 1…how long: Stage 2…how long; Stage 3…how long; Stage 4…how long?