Can I get mesothelioma or asbestosis from brief asbestos exposure?

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bbrockit@yahoo.com - 30 Mar 2006 17:21 GMT

I was exposed to asbestos in the ducts of my old office when the AC
units were pulled out of the ceiling. I was only in the room briefly
to move some equipment. I found some information on how it becomes
airborne at www.airborneasbestos.com but I still find myself worried
that I enhaled asbestos and that I could get mesothelioma or
asbestosis. Can I get sick from just a few minutes of exposure? Or am
I just being paranoid?
Thanks,
BB

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Mike Radcliffe - 31 Mar 2006 07:42 GMT

>I was exposed to asbestos in the ducts of my old office when the AC
> units were pulled out of the ceiling. I was only in the room briefly
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> Thanks,
> BB

You will almost certainly have been exposed to more than this in your
lifetime. Almost certainly a brief exposure like yours will not result in
asbestosis which usually requires extended heavy exposure. A bit like the
difference in the chances of getting cancer between having a simple x-ray
or visiting a nuclear test site.
MIKE

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