Informational document explaining how to identify fiberglass contamination in homes and associated health risks.
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How to tell whether your house is contaminated with fiberglass Page 3 of 3 * and will ultimately cause the motor to burn out prematurely.
If you can find no leaks in the system, be sure to securely close the entrance, so that insulation does not migrate down into the living space. Once out of the attic, immediately disrobe and shower. Don't continue working around the house with your contaminated clothes. Wash all contaminated clothes by themselves. Wipe out the washer with a disposable cloth afterward.
Another potential source of fibers in the home is the inside of the HVAC system. Your ducts may be lined with fiberglass on the inside. These ducts deteriorate over time, particularly in hot, humid climates. The deterioration compromises the binder holding down the fibers, allowing them to become airborne.
If you can still find no source of fibers in your home, consider recessed light fixtures and exhaust fans. Large attic fans can really stir up a lot of Insulation.
During the time when you are investigating the possibility of fiberglass in your home, seek medical help whenever possible. It is almost impossible to build a legal case for health damage if you have never sought medical assistance for your maladies. Make sure you tell your doctor your suspicions about the house. Ask to see an occupational or other specialist. Be persistent, even if your doctor is unhelpful or incredulous.
When dealing with doctors, be firm and focused. Determine which are your most debilitating and persistent house-related symptoms. Don't bombard your doctor with an endless litany of seemingly unrelated health problems, and blame them on your house; your doctor will think you are crazy and send you to a psychiatrist. If your doctor becomes obstructionist, seek another one or find a suitable alternative health practitioner, who can treat you without powerful synthetic drugs.
The best advice for someone living in a fiberglass contaminated home is to get out. If children are present, it is imperative they be removed to a clean environment at once. Their immune systems are not fully developed and can be permanently damaged by fiberglass exposure.
If your house is contaminated with fiberglass, consider staying with friends, relatives, wherever you can, even if it means setting up a tent in the back yard. Take a trip to the coast or the mountains, anywhere with clean air. Your problems will seem less overwhelming if you are able to clear your head, breathe easy for a while, and carefully consider your next steps.
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