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Feeling Nausea And Headache After Getting Exposed To Toxic Fumes. Concerned
Hi, last night, May 23rd my husband replaced our old dishwasher with a new Maytag dishwasher and ran the dishes, when he opened it he said something smells weird. I went over and of course opened it enough where my whole head was in and immediately there was such toxic fumes that it stung my eyes and my throat started burning since I inhaled it directly. I ran away washed my face and throat with water. We opened the windows. Son was sound asleep in his room thank goodness. Later I felt like throwing up on and off and did a little, not much. This evening I have a pounding headache but it could be from all the rain all day today, maybe mold. Should I be concerned at all? Thank you for your time, much appreciated!
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If you have shortness of breath then you should have this examined by a doctor, if the symptoms remain for more than 24 hours or worsen then you should also see a doctor, otherwise, they are likely to subside within 24 hours
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