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Suggest Treatment For Nose Congestion Post Inhalation Of Paint Fumes

My niebors apt was spay painted with aerosol paint, and the fumes reeked into my apartment, and for 2 days I ve been breathing these vapors and my nose is stuffed up and I ve been using my rescue inhaler more than usual, and nothing taste right. .all I smell is paint. ??
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Inhalation of paint fumes can irritate the nasal passages, sinuses as well as the throat leading to soreness, pain, and irritation. Nasal congestion is due to sinus irritation causing fluid accumulation. Do not worry the symptoms will get better as the effect of the paint fumes will get resolved. You should use decongestant nasal sprays like Otrivin, do steam inhalation and use saline nasal irrigation. Clean your tongue using a tongue cleaner.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Suggest Treatment For Nose Congestion Post Inhalation Of Paint Fumes

Hello, Inhalation of paint fumes can irritate the nasal passages, sinuses as well as the throat leading to soreness, pain, and irritation. Nasal congestion is due to sinus irritation causing fluid accumulation. Do not worry the symptoms will get better as the effect of the paint fumes will get resolved. You should use decongestant nasal sprays like Otrivin, do steam inhalation and use saline nasal irrigation. Clean your tongue using a tongue cleaner. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora