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Inhaled Rubbing Alcohol, Sore Throat, Dry Eyes. Should I Be Concerned?
We were using rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol) to clean our sofa and I steadily inhaled about 30 min worth of fumes before I noticed that I was experiencing a stinging sore throat and dry eyes . I immediately stopped and it have been about 20 min and I still have a slight sore throat, dry eyes, and drowsiness. Should I be concerned? Is there any thing I should eat/drink to relieve the effects of the alcohol? Please answer based off of research/experience, not opinion! Thank you very much!
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Due to inhalation of alcohol ( fumes) , you are feeling dry eyes, sore throat ( allergic reaction) and drowsiness ( mild degree respiratory depression).
At once try 150 ml strong coffee without sugar and you will notice the result within one hour.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Due to inhalation of alcohol ( fumes) , you are feeling dry eyes, sore throat ( allergic reaction) and drowsiness ( mild degree respiratory depression).
At once try 150 ml strong coffee without sugar and you will notice the result within one hour.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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