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Does Inhaling Fumes Of Burnt Plastic Cause Harm To The Lungs?
Pan in over had plastic lid on bottom. Breathed in fumes for about half hr but stuffed up so couldn t smell. Then ate food. Now I taste that awful taste and smell it all the time for 3days. Did this hurt my lungs? How long until I don t taste or smell it anymore?
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
Hello,
I think you had not enough ventilation to clear the fumes from your body. I do not think it's a harm to your lungs.
Keep well ventilated, breathe fresh air. Open the windows of your living place to let the fumes come out.
Drink plenty of water. Everything will settle in a few days if you follow this advice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
I think you had not enough ventilation to clear the fumes from your body. I do not think it's a harm to your lungs.
Keep well ventilated, breathe fresh air. Open the windows of your living place to let the fumes come out.
Drink plenty of water. Everything will settle in a few days if you follow this advice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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