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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Inhaling Paint Fumes?

Hi doctors. I was living in a house where the house s owner is doing car painting business in the house. I stay there for 4 months until I could another house to move. I read some articles saying that expose of VOCs from paint can cause permanent damage such as nervous system, kidney, liver damages. I went out in the morning and came back in the evening during weekdays, but I mostly stay at the house during weekend. I always kept my room door close to avoid too much VOCs go into my room. When he was painting vehicle, I try to avoid going out my room if possible. However, sometime I need to go out when he was painting, the paint fume smell is very strong and I don t have any face mask. But, it only take a few seconds for me to go out. During the 4 months time, I only go out less than 10 times when he is spray painting vehicle. During the period of staying, I didn t suffer from any side effect at all. And after moving out from there for 2 months, I looks normal and healthy without problems. But I am very scare and concern about any permanent side effect like brain, kidney, or liver damage. Is it possible to suffer from any permanent damage from that?
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hi,

Yes, your information about side effects of fumes of paint is correct. Short time side effects consist of irritation of eyes, nose, throat and sometimes breathing problem, head ache, nausea and vomiting, allergic reaction. Prolonged exposure has a risk to get serious effect on nervous system, liver and kidneys.

As your stay is a temporary arrangement, it is advisable to try and get a safer residence earliest. Till then you can keep your rooms well ventilated in order to reduce the fumes effect. Keep the part of the house closed, which is in vicinity of the oil paint production. Make it a point to go out in fresh air so as to reduce the exposure time.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Inhaling Paint Fumes?

Hi, Yes, your information about side effects of fumes of paint is correct. Short time side effects consist of irritation of eyes, nose, throat and sometimes breathing problem, head ache, nausea and vomiting, allergic reaction. Prolonged exposure has a risk to get serious effect on nervous system, liver and kidneys. As your stay is a temporary arrangement, it is advisable to try and get a safer residence earliest. Till then you can keep your rooms well ventilated in order to reduce the fumes effect. Keep the part of the house closed, which is in vicinity of the oil paint production. Make it a point to go out in fresh air so as to reduce the exposure time. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician