Can Sleeping In A Freshly Painted Room Cause Aching Chest?
Hi, a small part of my room was recently painted. I have a history of pneumonia and allergies. So my lungs aren't always the best... For the past couple months everything has been fine. But last night I decided to sleep in the newly painted room with the window open. All day today I felt no pain but as it got later into the night my chest started aching. Only when I breathe in it feels like a sharp pain in both lungs. I think this happened the last time I slept in a painted room. Or maybe its a pre-existing problem? Uknown cardiac issues? Broken rib? Idk help...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for broken ribs. Possibility of heart related diseases is also less because you are having bilateral chest pain on breathing. In my opinion, you are mostly having bronchitis (inflammation of airways) which is causing this chest pain on breathing. Paint Fumes when inhaled can cause irritation and inflammation of the airways. This is more pronounced in already damaged lungs (past history of pneumonia). So at present, your bilateral chest pain is due to paint Fumes induced bronchitis. So take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Avoid paint exposure. Inhale fresh air. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 days. If not improving or worsening (more cough, pain or started breathing difficulty) then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
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Can Sleeping In A Freshly Painted Room Cause Aching Chest?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for broken ribs. Possibility of heart related diseases is also less because you are having bilateral chest pain on breathing. In my opinion, you are mostly having bronchitis (inflammation of airways) which is causing this chest pain on breathing. Paint Fumes when inhaled can cause irritation and inflammation of the airways. This is more pronounced in already damaged lungs (past history of pneumonia). So at present, your bilateral chest pain is due to paint Fumes induced bronchitis. So take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Avoid paint exposure. Inhale fresh air. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 days. If not improving or worsening (more cough, pain or started breathing difficulty) then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks