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Is Productive Cough With Burning Throat And Upper Lungs After Being Exposed To Spray Paint Serious?

Hi, I was in my garage spray painting some car parts. I had the large door and man door open for some ventilation and cross breeze. I had depleted a whole can of paint before I realized I should put my respirator on. But its been six hours since I stopped painting and my throat and upper lungs feel burnt. I have a productive cough with clear to green sputum. The cough started shortly after painting had finished. Otherwise I feel well. No other symptoms of aerosol inhalation. Please help. Will this pass or should I seek medical attention asap?
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM.

Fumes inhalation have caused these symptoms. I would suggest you following things:
> Always cover your mouth when performing such activity.
> Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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Is Productive Cough With Burning Throat And Upper Lungs After Being Exposed To Spray Paint Serious?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Fumes inhalation have caused these symptoms. I would suggest you following things: Always cover your mouth when performing such activity. Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day. Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. There is difficulty in breathing. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.