Question 1

can breathing in gasoline fumes get you sick?

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Yes: Volatile fumes from gasoline, glue, paint, etc..., are bad because they diffuse throughout  the body after inhalation. The fumes one smells at a gas station are diluted by the air, so don't cause illness. If one purposely sniffs gasoline or glue, or accidentally gets too much fumes while painting inside a closet, he can get damage to the lungs, brain, etc..., especially with repeated exposures.

Question 2

is it bad to smell gasoline fumes?

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Yes: It is best of avoid smelling gas fumes.

Question 3

are gasoline fumes harmful during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Try to avoid: Gasoline fumes while pregnant.

Question 4

what are some side effects of inhaling gasoline fumes?

Accepted Answer

Many: Lung damage, brain damage and other organ damage.  Just don't do it!  death is a side effect!

Question 5

what are signs of a 7 year old inhaling gasoline fumes from a gas can? is dilated pupils, excessive chattiness and becoming fidgety signs.

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary : Inhalation may cause respiratory problems, and careful storage of the gasoline is recommended. It is a flammable substance which may cause injury. Watch f9r signs of cough,shortness of breath and please call poison control, if there are additional questions.

Question 6

could you get sick from breathing in gasoline?

Accepted Answer

Fumes are unhealthy: Volatile fumes from gasoline, glue, paint, etc..., are bad because they diffuse throughout the body after inhalation. The fumes one smells at a gas station are diluted by the air, so don't cause illness. If one purposely sniffs gasoline or glue, or accidentally gets too much fumes while painting inside a closet, he can get damage to the lungs, brain, etc..., especially with repeated exposures.

Question 7

is it possible to get any effect from petrol fumes if its dried into your hands?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: How fumes dry on your hands....Doubt a problem.

Question 8

is it bad to inhale petrol fumes when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many complex chemicals in gasoline. Most of them are harmful to health in high enough concentrations, but our bodies are able to protect us from damage. A developing fetus can't protect itself, and with some chemicals the mother's systems don't always break the chemicals down completely before the fetus is exposed. So it's best for pregnant mothers to avoid harmful chemicals.

Question 9

petrol fumes is harmful to petus.i like the smell very much.i inhale the fumes daily.i am 32 week pregnant.from last 2days i inhale it daily.help me?

Accepted Answer

??: Strange request! You are definitely exposing your health and your unborn baby to a health hazard, so what kind of help do you want? Just refrain from inhaling the fumes, see your doctor / obstetrician, and possibly addiction medicine specialist to help you stop inhaling petrol fumes, wish you and your baby wellness

Question 10

gasoline fume inhalation effects on the body?

Accepted Answer

Poisonous : Gasoline is poisonous if inhaled. Go out side and get plenty of fresh air. The fresh air will displace the volitile chemicals in the gasoline.

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