Hello.  I hve been suffering from wheezing and shortness of breath (which i think is allergy related) but am now very anxious  about asbestos insulation boards we had in a cupboard that were unpainted and so not sealed and we loved with for about 7 years, including the first 5 years of our kids lives. 

About 6.5m2 of unsealed boards in a cupboard (house built around 75) with a louvre door (an old blown air heating system so not airtight when shut).  Stored hover, cleaning stuff etc, so not loads of disturbance directly.

Didn't know it was asbestos  until I started working on the house to get more space for the kids.

Generally it looked in ok condition visually, but if you touched it white dust comes onto fingers.  I am sure I remember seeing dust collecing at the bottom of the boards once or twice.

The boards are now removed and the house generally seems a bit less dusty, which is another worry...

I know there is nothing I can do now, but worried this stuff not being painted is really bad  and there are risks to the kids in the future.  Is there a way to find out if it is possible for fibre levels in houses to be dangerous, or if that is unlikely.

It seems that generally these boards are painted or plastered over and that makes me think having them unsealed in a home is possibly a real risk?

Also, is there anything I can / should do now to help manage the risks?  No one smokes so that is good!

Grateful for any thoughts or advice.

Many thanks 

Jamie