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What Causes Sore Throat,swollen Lips And Nausea After Inhaling Paint Odour?
I have inhaled paint fumes yesterday. Enamel diluted with thinners. an hour later i experienced a very sore throat. this morning i woke up and my lips are very swollen and I was told by a clinic that I have sores in my throat. I am unable to eat or drink and feel much fatigue. as well as nausea and a headache. I have been given cortisone and took it 3 hours ago but my lips are still swollen and when I swallow it feels like something is stuck in my throat. Is there anything that I can take to relieve the symptoms?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query you have inhaled paint umes and now you have sore throat,swollen lips and nausea . Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards allergic condition due to ingredients of paint . Oil-based household paints have many volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that are particularly well-known allergens. As you mention in query that you haave feeling of something stuck in your throat , this may cause problem in breathing which is a kind of medical emergency . I would suggest you to taake bendryl twice a day , apply cold compresses on swollen lip , drink plenty of water and consult allergy specialist without any delay . Doctor may give adrenaline short or may hospitalize you for few hours .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have inhaled paint umes and now you have sore throat,swollen lips and nausea . Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards allergic condition due to ingredients of paint . Oil-based household paints have many volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that are particularly well-known allergens. As you mention in query that you haave feeling of something stuck in your throat , this may cause problem in breathing which is a kind of medical emergency . I would suggest you to taake bendryl twice a day , apply cold compresses on swollen lip , drink plenty of water and consult allergy specialist without any delay . Doctor may give adrenaline short or may hospitalize you for few hours .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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