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Is Inhaling Paint Fumes Harmful During Pregnancy?

I am 5 weeks pregnant. Two times today I was exposed to paint fumes. The first time was in a cabinet factory. It was for about 4 minutes. The second time was inside a new house being painted. It was for about 15 minutes. Both times the paint was being sprayed. I wasn t directly in contact with the paint, but I could smell the fumes from the other side of the rooms. Please advise if this is the type of exposure that is problematic. I have no reason to have it happen again, but am concerned about what damage could have already been done.
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Usual particles of inhalation up to 10 microns are eliminated by the upper respiratory tract itself, while those up to 2 microns are taken care of by the phagocytosis of the lung macrophages.

Unless it is due overexposure where the body mechanics are not in a position to clear the debris, the threat is there for respiratory damage otherwise not in a healthy adult with best of the immunity levels.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Is Inhaling Paint Fumes Harmful During Pregnancy?

Hello, Usual particles of inhalation up to 10 microns are eliminated by the upper respiratory tract itself, while those up to 2 microns are taken care of by the phagocytosis of the lung macrophages. Unless it is due overexposure where the body mechanics are not in a position to clear the debris, the threat is there for respiratory damage otherwise not in a healthy adult with best of the immunity levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon