If you think you have been exposed to asbestos then it is a good idea to go visit your GP as it is better to be safe than sorry! Not everyone who comes into contact with asbestos will get a serious illness from it, but if you are experiencing symptoms like coughing, chest pains, and shortness of breath then you should go to your GP. They will ask you questions about where you have worked, where you are living, and various others. If you then find out that you have inhaled asbestos, you will need to arrange the relevant checks and removal of asbestos wherever the source is