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Fiberglass inhalation
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I was exposed to fiberglass as well when it fell out of the ceiling. I inhaled it and since then I have been sensitive to smoke and car fumes. I also keep feeling like something is stuck in my throat and have throat pain which increases when i speak as well as trouble breathing. I feel the restriction in my chest when i walk, like a tightness. It get worse when it rains. I went to a pulmonologist who is now refering me to a cardiologist. I couldnt find any test that would show fiberglass. I have had MRI and CT scans as well as ultrasounds. The ultrasound showed swelling around the throat area.I had been referred for a doplar ultrasound. My throat has been teste and no pathogens found, not bacteria or virus but they didnt test for debris. I have used a lot of natural remedies and well as inhalers and other medications. I there a test that would sample the debris in my throat. .
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I was exposed to fiberglass as well when it fell out of the ceiling. I inhaled it and since then I have been sensitive to smoke and car fumes. I also keep feeling like something is stuck in my throat and have throat pain which increases when i speak as well as trouble breathing. I feel the restriction in my chest when i walk, like a tightness. It get worse when it rains. I went to a pulmonologist who is now refering me to a cardiologist. I couldnt find any test that would show fiberglass. I have had MRI and CT scans as well as ultrasounds. The ultrasound showed swelling around the throat area.I had been referred for a doplar ultrasound. My throat has been teste and no pathogens found, not bacteria or virus but they didnt test for debris. I have used a lot of natural remedies and well as inhalers and other medications. I there a test that would sample the debris in my throat. .
This discussion is related to I inhaled Fiberglass Insulation -- Please Help!.
I agree with dogooder24. Just because YOU do not have a problem now, does not mean someone else doesn't. And it does not guarantee that you won't get a lung disorder as you older.
You have risked your life by not wearing protection whilst working. This is not a good advert for young men and women who work in those types of industries. Sanding is in fact one of the worst things you can do without wearing breathing protection. Any type of irritant, smoke, sand, silica, or fibreglass is not good news for the lungs. The very minute particles get trapped in the alveoli. The body's natural response is to cough to try and get rid of the irritant, but some particles are so minute and have sharp edges that they get lodged inside the Alveoli which is the cause of lung disease.
If you have or have had a cough, asthma, bronchitis, discomfort in the chest, etc., then you do have a lung disorder which may be mild at the moment, but would highly likely get much worse as you get older and the more exposure you have to the irritants the worse you will get.
My uncle used to polish off the built up sand on shells and make jewellery from the polished shells - health and safety at work was not well known when he did that type of work which was in fact his hobby. After many years of doing this he eventually died from lung cancer as a result of the build up silica in Alveoli in his lungs.
You have risked your life by not wearing protection whilst working. This is not a good advert for young men and women who work in those types of industries. Sanding is in fact one of the worst things you can do without wearing breathing protection. Any type of irritant, smoke, sand, silica, or fibreglass is not good news for the lungs. The very minute particles get trapped in the alveoli. The body's natural response is to cough to try and get rid of the irritant, but some particles are so minute and have sharp edges that they get lodged inside the Alveoli which is the cause of lung disease.
If you have or have had a cough, asthma, bronchitis, discomfort in the chest, etc., then you do have a lung disorder which may be mild at the moment, but would highly likely get much worse as you get older and the more exposure you have to the irritants the worse you will get.
My uncle used to polish off the built up sand on shells and make jewellery from the polished shells - health and safety at work was not well known when he did that type of work which was in fact his hobby. After many years of doing this he eventually died from lung cancer as a result of the build up silica in Alveoli in his lungs.
If you had no issues from fiberglass, why are you searching for medical information on fiberglass exposure. Just looking for something random to dispute?
It would be very dismissive to say since you didn't get hurt from fiberglass anyone else who did, somehow must be affected by something else.
Perhaps you also smoked for years and didn't develop cancer so everyone else must have gotten cancer from something else.
It would be very dismissive to say since you didn't get hurt from fiberglass anyone else who did, somehow must be affected by something else.
Perhaps you also smoked for years and didn't develop cancer so everyone else must have gotten cancer from something else.
I am 49 years old and have been working with fiberglass for the last 29 years building various projects, mostly boats.
I don' t wear any protection, which is probably not a good idea, but I sand, grind and cut fiberglass all the time.
I crawled through old house ceilings, on my belly, in fiberglass insulation, more than a few times.
I have not had any health related issues because of the fiberglass.
If I were you I would start looking at other possible causes for your illness.
I don' t wear any protection, which is probably not a good idea, but I sand, grind and cut fiberglass all the time.
I crawled through old house ceilings, on my belly, in fiberglass insulation, more than a few times.
I have not had any health related issues because of the fiberglass.
If I were you I would start looking at other possible causes for your illness.
I haven't yet found any real quick fix or cure treatment for fiberglass exposure. Detoxing may help with the symptoms and prolong the development of cancer. Aspirin keeps the blood thin and help any dislodged floating partials circulate out of the body as well as keeping fresh blood to the injured sites. Omega 3.6.9 is good for the brain issues as well as Turmeric. Being careful to rest and de-stress. Fresh vegetables, herbs, roots, fruits and leaves can help keep the body going and help prolong the turn for the worst. I haven't found any procedure that would take the embedded glass out. Please be aware that fiberglass particles are not on their best behavior and do not just leave the body quickly and orderly as some articles suppose. I can circulate to other parts of the body like the brain.
Long term verses short term exposure would be a mute point because it really about the type of exposure. Working in fiberglass with proper gear and clothing for years could be listed a "long term" exposure with no side effect. When in reality the only exposure that should be counted for health purposes is when people come in contact with fiberglass without proper protection. How they were exposed, what other contaminants were attached to the fiberglass and how the exposed reacted to the exposure play a role. For example: Was the fiberglass blowing around, drifting down or being walked on? Was there mold, insect droppings, rodents droppings, other chemicals? Did the person cough with their mouth open, rub their eyes, took deep breaths to sneeze or did they cover their mouth, never touched their face, took a shower right away? It doesn't take long to have a massive damaging exposure but the build up effect over time is just as harmful.
Here are a few of the list of medical issues caused by fiberglass exposure:
skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation
rash
red eyes, irritated
soar nose
soar throat
Asthma and bronchitis like conditions (reduced lung function)
inflammation
stomach irritation
reactions to the formaldehyde, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone in fiberglass
tiredness
brain cancer
insomnia
Long term verses short term exposure would be a mute point because it really about the type of exposure. Working in fiberglass with proper gear and clothing for years could be listed a "long term" exposure with no side effect. When in reality the only exposure that should be counted for health purposes is when people come in contact with fiberglass without proper protection. How they were exposed, what other contaminants were attached to the fiberglass and how the exposed reacted to the exposure play a role. For example: Was the fiberglass blowing around, drifting down or being walked on? Was there mold, insect droppings, rodents droppings, other chemicals? Did the person cough with their mouth open, rub their eyes, took deep breaths to sneeze or did they cover their mouth, never touched their face, took a shower right away? It doesn't take long to have a massive damaging exposure but the build up effect over time is just as harmful.
Here are a few of the list of medical issues caused by fiberglass exposure:
skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation
rash
red eyes, irritated
soar nose
soar throat
Asthma and bronchitis like conditions (reduced lung function)
inflammation
stomach irritation
reactions to the formaldehyde, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone in fiberglass
tiredness
brain cancer
insomnia
Hello, my wife and I moved into our new house 1 year ago. I have a daughter that just turned 3 and we are expecting another daughter in the next few days.
I recently discovered our ac/ heating return vent was not installed properly and was sucking in all the fiberglass insulation from our attic for the past year. My 3 year old daughter had constant health problems since we moved in and we just thought it was allergies from the air outside of the house or pollen. Some of her symptoms are coughing, running nose, irritation to eye and itchy skin. Has anybody experienced or know any dangers to what long term exposure to fiberglass insulation can cause?
I recently discovered our ac/ heating return vent was not installed properly and was sucking in all the fiberglass insulation from our attic for the past year. My 3 year old daughter had constant health problems since we moved in and we just thought it was allergies from the air outside of the house or pollen. Some of her symptoms are coughing, running nose, irritation to eye and itchy skin. Has anybody experienced or know any dangers to what long term exposure to fiberglass insulation can cause?
I have read this and found it very interesting....
In past almost two years.... I have had chronic sinus infections, multiple antibiotics, steroids, inhalers, breathing treatments. Two sinus surgeries in past year, lung xrays, EKG, Stress Test, Breathing test (which revealed low intake on inhale), Allergy Test, Endoscopy, Throat ballooned open to stretch opena constriction.... (last two year just this past week). I also have inquirred with HVAC company about upgrade unit it is past its life expectancy...... one company pointed out that fiberglass insides in duct work was detoriating rapidly. Research and seeing that this could be cause. Note I just married on 10/06/2012 but was living there at least 6 months before wedding.
Where do I go from here?
I have constant nasal type drainage, feeling of lump in throat, heaviness in chest, sometimes to point of a pain in center of chest between boobs and at times goes clean through to my back. I have trouble sleeping, even with medication, and I am exhausted always. I get winded carrying a load of laundry up the steps..... I am almost 40, 5'9" in height and just under 150 lbs., female..... so its not a weight issue.
Any help would be appreciated?
In past almost two years.... I have had chronic sinus infections, multiple antibiotics, steroids, inhalers, breathing treatments. Two sinus surgeries in past year, lung xrays, EKG, Stress Test, Breathing test (which revealed low intake on inhale), Allergy Test, Endoscopy, Throat ballooned open to stretch opena constriction.... (last two year just this past week). I also have inquirred with HVAC company about upgrade unit it is past its life expectancy...... one company pointed out that fiberglass insides in duct work was detoriating rapidly. Research and seeing that this could be cause. Note I just married on 10/06/2012 but was living there at least 6 months before wedding.
Where do I go from here?
I have constant nasal type drainage, feeling of lump in throat, heaviness in chest, sometimes to point of a pain in center of chest between boobs and at times goes clean through to my back. I have trouble sleeping, even with medication, and I am exhausted always. I get winded carrying a load of laundry up the steps..... I am almost 40, 5'9" in height and just under 150 lbs., female..... so its not a weight issue.
Any help would be appreciated?
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Sounds gastrointestinal to me. I’m 24 and have similar symptoms and it turned out the acid reflux was causing the sore lump in throat feeling and the pain in center chest. Then also the imbalance of the gut can make you feel all sorts of ways, from tiredness to nausea. I also have trouble sleeping, lots of fatigue when I shouldn’t be, and medication hasn’t helped. Try to avaoif all pain meds. Any type of NSAID can cause gastric pain and upset. Only two causes of ulcers are a rare foreign bacteria called H. Pylori and NSAID drugs. Aspirin is at the top of the list. Try some aloe vera extract drink you can buy it by the gallon and have a shot a day. Get the one without preservatives. Also there is an aloe stomach formula. Both are by “Lily Of The Desert” and work well. There’s other things to try like sleeping propped up since most acid reflux irritation occurs at night when you don’t know it. That’s also why it goes undiagnosed. I wish you well.
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