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What Causes Random Cough And Chest Pain After Accidental Inhalation Of Deodorant Fumes?

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Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016
Question: Silly but now concerned. I accidentally inhaled deodera t spray last night. I started coughing immediately and it continued for hours. Today I have a random cough and pain in upper chest. Now my throat hurts. Should I be concerned? I have never reacted this way before and have used this type of deodorant on and off for years
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No reason to be concerned!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this reaction. It is totally expected and not a huge concern. If this had to cause serious issues that required medical intervention, it would have happened immediately. Be calm and monitor only. Resolution would be spontaneous and so within 2-3days. Please, these are not friendly substances when inhaled in much volumes and you should always take measures to avoid that from happening again.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 days later)
Still have a horrible cough. How long should this last?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
IS it dry or productive!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

I will say as long as breathing is okay, there is no cause for alarm as the healing wold not be instantaneous. This would be a dry cough with no phlegm and typical of irritation caused by this inhalation. Be patient and let’s see what happens within 7-10days.

Keep me posted on this!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Random Cough And Chest Pain After Accidental Inhalation Of Deodorant Fumes?

Brief Answer: No reason to be concerned! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this reaction. It is totally expected and not a huge concern. If this had to cause serious issues that required medical intervention, it would have happened immediately. Be calm and monitor only. Resolution would be spontaneous and so within 2-3days. Please, these are not friendly substances when inhaled in much volumes and you should always take measures to avoid that from happening again. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.