Could secondhand asbestos exposure from my dad’s work clothes affect me now?

Posted by Individual with Asbestos Exposure | Dec 12, 2025

I used to wash my dad’s dusty work clothes when I was a kid. Could that kind of secondhand exposure really come back to affect me now?

Dr. Jeffrey Velotta - Thoracic Surgeon | Dec 12, 2025

Secondhand exposure, particularly from handling contaminated clothing, is a well-documented risk factor. Diseases can take decades to develop, which is why it’s wise to inform your physician. They may recommend periodic health monitoring depending on your overall exposure history.

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