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What Causes Globus Sensation After Inhaling Paint Fumes?

Hello, I have pretty sensitive sinuses and allergies to dust etc. Over a week ago, I was painting a wall for a few hours interior room and ever since I have a feeling of blockage and a lump in the back of my throat, top of neck. I am worried that I have caused damage due to fumes and am looking for ways to get rid of it or what it could be. My sinuses have been playing up the past months with yellow, red mucus in the morning, don t know if this is connected.
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Volatile fumes can many a times irritate your throat and cause inflammation of the mucosal lining causing globus sensation and blocked feeling..

Although it is not serious and will get better soon..

For relieving the symptoms you can start doing warm saline gargles and take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Also drink plenty of water and avoid taking spicy and hard foods..
You should also avoid being exposed to the fumes and keep the room well ventilated..

In case if there is no improvement in next 4-5 days consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Globus Sensation After Inhaling Paint Fumes?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Volatile fumes can many a times irritate your throat and cause inflammation of the mucosal lining causing globus sensation and blocked feeling.. Although it is not serious and will get better soon.. For relieving the symptoms you can start doing warm saline gargles and take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Also drink plenty of water and avoid taking spicy and hard foods.. You should also avoid being exposed to the fumes and keep the room well ventilated.. In case if there is no improvement in next 4-5 days consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.. Hope this helps.. Regards.