i have no sign now, but i am worried about my lungs . how can i deal?
There are a variety of different forms of asbestos. Most of the forms are not particularly dangerous, but the dangerous forms are really bad. The worst form is vermiculite, which was sold as insulation for houses. This stuff looks like small pieces of popcorn made out of mica. So, unless you were exposed to vermiculite, chances are you will never have a problem. Also, it usually takes chronic exposure to asbestos over several years to cause lung problems (but there are rare exceptions). You can't undo what's been done, so all you can do at this point if you are concerned is to make an appointment with a pulmonary specialist and get a chest x-ray. The doc can recommend a schedule for monitoring your lungs - maybe chest x-rays every 7-10 years.
