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Does Inhaling Plastic Fumes Cause Brain Damage?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: the other night, my mom burned a big plastic bowl on the stove top and burned the whole bottom of the bowl. i inhaled a ton of plastic fumes. now my brain feels all weird. Can inhaling plastic fumes cause brain damage? will the plastic resolidify in my brain and be stuck their? I didnt pass out or go to the hospital but i feel irritated and cant sit still. will this pass soon?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for brain damage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.

In my opinion, you should not worry at all for brain damage.
It will not at all deposit in your brain. So no need to worry for brain damage.

You should relax first and take fresh air. Single exposure of plastic fumes will not cause any damage.
So drink plenty of fluids and take fresh air. You will be alright. These symptoms will pass away by itself soon.

So be relax and calm. You will be alright. And don't worry about brain damage.

Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Does Inhaling Plastic Fumes Cause Brain Damage?

Brief Answer: No need to worry for brain damage. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should not worry at all for brain damage. It will not at all deposit in your brain. So no need to worry for brain damage. You should relax first and take fresh air. Single exposure of plastic fumes will not cause any damage. So drink plenty of fluids and take fresh air. You will be alright. These symptoms will pass away by itself soon. So be relax and calm. You will be alright. And don't worry about brain damage. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.