What Causes Harpic Cleaner Inhalation?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

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Question : I inhaled harpic fumes for a while. Continuosly Coughed for some time. Coughing has subsided but when i cough kr gulp i hv a funny taste almost like blood.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will subside soon.

Detailed Answer:
Hi .

I understand your concern.

You need not worry much since most of the fumes might have left your lungs through coughing.

The funny taste will subside soon.

It could be due to irritation of the posterior tongue.

I advise you take antihistaminic like Tab Levocet one tab daily for 3 days.

You should be alright in 72 hours.

Further workup is needed only in case if the symptoms does not resolve after 3 days.

Thank you.

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