This dust contains glass fibers that can irritate your skin, eyes, nose, or throat. While touching fiberglass doesn’t usually lead to long-term effects on your health, exposure to it may cause ...

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), touching fiberglass shouldn’t result in long-term health effects. In the short term, along with irritating effects on the skin ...

The long-term effects of fiberglass exposure are not well documented. If fiberglass particles become lodged in your skin, you may notice a red, itchy rash known as contact dermatitis. This usually ...

Medical and environmental experts don't agree on what kind of health problems fiberglass can cause. Specialists are willing to call it the culprit for certain specific woes such as skin irritation ...

According to another report in the Los Angeles Times, a Zinus mattress leaked fiberglass inside the box, causing one family health issues such as skin and respiratory tract irritation and ...

The cover never came off and the mattress was never moved. They all had respiratory issues, itchy eyes, and skin rashes.” Fiberglass has been added to many mattresses in recent years for ...

IT CAN ALSO IRRITATE YOUR SKIN AND CAUSE RASHES ... She said more studies need to be done on the health effects of fiberglass in mattresses. “It's actually an irritant, so if you're breathing ...

Fiberglass in the skin can cause itchiness, pain, and irritation. In some cases, fiberglass may come out on its own. However, a person may need to take steps to safely remove fiberglass.