By admin on Dec 7, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(1)
xtra1230 asked: I live in an older rental home which has popcorn ceilings in all the rooms, and recently I had a certified asbestos technician come and take a sample of the popcorn ceiling to test if it contains asbestos, I’m still waiting for the results. Now, my little boy has scraped some of it [...]
By admin on Nov 27, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(2)
Jay asked: I recently visited a very old abandoned building that was probably rotting with asbestos (or however it’s spelled.) I didn’t feel very good after going inside for less than a half hour. Is it harmless?
By admin on Nov 27, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(5)
drunkenmaster_1983 asked: Hi guys,
Several years ago, as a child, I went on the garage roof a couple of times to get the ball down, obviously at the time, I had never heard of asbestos, and needless to say, that when I found out about asbestos and that the roof was made out of asbestos cement, [...]
By admin on Nov 24, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(2)
artistontheedge asked: Asbestos mainly affects the lungs and the membrane that surrounds the lungs.
http://mesothelioma-asbestos-lawsuits.blogspot.com/
By admin on Nov 16, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(2)
Kyle F asked: Hi
This might sound like a silly question but anyway – I was at a place in school where I shouldn’t of been (bad, I know!) – it’s a small room filled with pipes and so on. I noticed that there boxes marked “CONTAINS ABESTOS” – overall, I spent about 30 minutes in [...]
By admin on Nov 3, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(1)
Rama L asked: my house is over 110 years old (i know thats OLD!) and in a few closets and in cracks in my roof and stuff i see this pink, and white insulation. is it insulation or is it asbestos? how do i know if its asbestos? please help me i dont want 2 [...]
By admin on Nov 1, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(0)
snaccm asked: My dad has had a botched bowel surgery. they told him 2 weeks ago that they could operate this week. Since then he has had trouble with his breathing. Tonight I phoned him and he broke into tears – something he has never done. He said they did a CT scan on his [...]
By admin on Oct 24, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(4)
needbabybad asked: I worked for a construction firm in the summer breaks while in college from 1985-1989 and had exposure to asbestos dust. I am healthy today and have no issues. Should I be concerned anyway?
By admin on Oct 21, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(2)
laplandfan asked: I have not ever nursed anyone with this condition. My friends husband is only 39 with this diagnosis. Am being supportive but wondered how many of you out there have had connections or experience of this condition?
Live in Uk
Husband has worked with Asbestos in past but yes agree he is young.
Worked in the [...]
By admin on Oct 13, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases | comments(4)
Bon asked: Does anyone know of a company or someone to call to come to my home and test the air for asbestos? And would it be costly?