Should I Do Something About Accidentally Inhaling Difluoroethane While Cleaning?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2022

Question: inhaled/ingested difluoroethane cleaning my pcu today. 6/8 hours ago.felt odd a bit even some left sided chest pain. felt normal after workout.what to watch for

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry .

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

There is nothing to worry at now.
Now you can take care of your pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure for next 24 hrs.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar