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What Causes Nausea After Exposure To Paint Fumes?

Hi. My whole house was painted about a week ago and i am feeling nauesueas since then. i also had bronchiitus last week but now i am thinking what s left could be caused by paint fumes. is that possible and is there anything i can do to get better?
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Yes paint fumes can cause your symptoms.

These are toxic and can linger in the air for a few days or more (if not well ventilated). It is an irritant and can cause inflammation of your respiratory tract, eyes.

Please stay away for a few days and ventilate the painted area well.
Avoiding exposure is the best way.
I also suggest you see your doctor to check if you have bronchospasm or chest congestion and need anything to relieve it.

Stay well hydrated and well away from the paint for a few days.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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What Causes Nausea After Exposure To Paint Fumes?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes paint fumes can cause your symptoms. These are toxic and can linger in the air for a few days or more (if not well ventilated). It is an irritant and can cause inflammation of your respiratory tract, eyes. Please stay away for a few days and ventilate the painted area well. Avoiding exposure is the best way. I also suggest you see your doctor to check if you have bronchospasm or chest congestion and need anything to relieve it. Stay well hydrated and well away from the paint for a few days. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health