Inhaling fiberglass dust? Should I go to the hospital?

Question

I was mowing a property for someone that had old dried up fiberglass insulation for a dishwasher laying around. I accidently backed over it and it went everywhere. I quickly put my shirt over my face and stopped the mower. The fiberglass insulation had been dried in the sun for a long time and was breaking up and falling to pieces. Should I go to the doctor to get screened for cancer or lung failure? I'm freaking out!

Answer 1

i dont think so but if you breath a lot I think you should. just in case

Answer 2

If you only had short exposure there is no need to be alarmed.  Your body will rid itself of the particles.  You will have a scratchy throat for a bit it might even feel like strep but unless you see blood there is no need to be alarmed.  But if the problem persists after a few days to a week it never hurts to have the opinion of a professional.

Answer 3

No.  Fiberglass can be irritating to the lungs, but even if it was to cause cancer it wouldn't show up for years.  If you are not coughing and hacking there is no need to go to the doctor.  You will be okay.