No. It usually develops from chronic exposure over a long period of time. In fact, developing it from a single exposure is rare. It used to be that all houses were insulated with asbestos, but only a small percentage of workers and residents developed it, but asbestos is definitely something to avoid, especially if unprotected with a respirator.
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CCsweetie111
2011 Oct 14 1No, but you do have an increased chance vs. someone who has never been exposed.
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Kurt
2011 Oct 14 2No. It usually develops from chronic exposure over a long period of time. In fact, developing it from a single exposure is rare. It used to be that all houses were insulated with asbestos, but only a small percentage of workers and residents developed it, but asbestos is definitely something to avoid, especially if unprotected with a respirator.
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Denisedds
2011 Oct 14 3You already asked this question and got answeres.
Nothing is a guarantee in medicine.
You also do not need extended exposure either. I have seen women die from mesothelioma from doing their husband’s (who were exposed) laundry.
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