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Could The Headache Be The Result Of Inhaling Kerosene Fumes?

I work in a small warehouse with ceiling fans to push the heat down. Next door burns kerosene (deisel fuel) all day to heat their space. I can smell the fumes pretty much all day. I think my fans pull the fumes into my space through the walls.I have been having head aches everyday for a while. Could this be related to the fumes?
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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dear sir I understand your concern.this fossil fuel when burns incompletly it will give various hydrocarbon molecules which are aromatic in nature.this kind of molecules will cause allergic response in your nasal mucosa.this kind of allergic responses will give stuffiness of nose and sinus may get blocked by swelling of mucosa in extrem cases.this kind of sinus problems will give you head ach which progresses along with day...hope you find this information useful kindly rate my answer....
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Could The Headache Be The Result Of Inhaling Kerosene Fumes?

dear sir I understand your concern.this fossil fuel when burns incompletly it will give various hydrocarbon molecules which are aromatic in nature.this kind of molecules will cause allergic response in your nasal mucosa.this kind of allergic responses will give stuffiness of nose and sinus may get blocked by swelling of mucosa in extrem cases.this kind of sinus problems will give you head ach which progresses along with day...hope you find this information useful kindly rate my answer....