Question 1

i never smoke, but over 2 weeks ago puffed a few cigar puffs to try one. didn't inhale. will it show up in hair/nicotine testing for preemployment?

Accepted Answer

No: If you didn't inhale, there will be no nicotine to detect.

Question 2

i warmed hair removal rosin wax in a saucepan and it burned, there was smoke, i quickly opened the windows and try to block my breathing but i inevitably inhaled it. i'm 8 weeks pregnant. is there a chance that it cas reached my baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Your respiratory system has multiple backup systems for keeping things like that out of your system. As long as your exposure was brief and you are not experiencing any symptoms other than perhaps a mild cough, you and your baby will be just fine

Question 3

i stuck my head into an electric smoker right after opening the door and inhaled a lot of the smoke for a few seconds while i was making food. is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Irritation : Local airway irritation may occur and if you have persistent respiratory symptoms such as cough,wheezing or sputum production, please se your physician.

Question 4

i have a pug.she usually sheds a lot..theres hair all over my flat..should i be concerned as i inhale it everyday?will it cause problems in the future

Accepted Answer

No unless: you are allergic to dog.   There are ways for you to clean up the hair such as frequent combing  of the dog and vacuuming.

Question 5

i opened a lightening bleach powder for my hair and accidentally inhaled abit of it as it puffed out of the sachet. i coughed but will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That should be the extent of it. I foresee no other problems.

Question 6

i inhaled some isopropyl alcohol while removing hair extensions and some got on my scalp. i feel strange now, is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Fresh air: Always try to work in a well ventilated area when working with volatile liquids. Go get some fresh air for about 20 - 30 minutes and you should be fine.

Question 7

not understanding. kissing a smoker won't cause wrinkles but inhaling his hair and clothes will? or like my face being on his clothes& it gettin on

Accepted Answer

No: Its the decrease in oxygen levels from cigarette smoke that causes the accelerated aging. Kissing rubbing clothes are not risks but inhailing his smoke will, to a lesser extent than the smoker but still not good for you

Question 8

when i take a deep breathe i cough but its dry and my chest is itchy alittle bit . its been a week now. is it allergy? or maybe i inhale my cats hair?

Accepted Answer

Coughing: There are many reasons you could be coughing to having pneumonia. Make an appointment with your doctor to determinethe cause of your cough.

Question 9

i'm pregnant. my dog rolled in cat feces and then scratched himself causing hair to fly everywhere. can i catch toxoplasmosis by inhaling hair/dust?

Accepted Answer

Extremely unlikely : That sounds like an incredibly unlikely  wait to catch toxoplasmosis. Simply wash your hands and it won't be an issue. Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by ingestion not inhalation.

Question 10

can i get a burning throat from accidentally inhaling hair spray?

Accepted Answer

Agree w Dr. Jones: Different  Hair spray products have different chemical compositions. Some may contain aerosol propellants, alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone plastic or formaldehyde.  Aerosol  hair spray is extremely flammable

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Inhaled hair smoke

A member asked:

I never smoke, but over 2 weeks ago puffed a few cigar puffs to try one. didn't inhale. will it show up in hair/nicotine testing for preemployment?

A member asked:

I warmed hair removal rosin wax in a saucepan and it burned, there was smoke, i quickly opened the windows and try to block my breathing but i inevitably inhaled it. i'm 8 weeks pregnant. is there a chance that it cas reached my baby?

A member asked:

I stuck my head into an electric smoker right after opening the door and inhaled a lot of the smoke for a few seconds while i was making food. is this dangerous?

A member asked:

I have a pug.she usually sheds a lot..theres hair all over my flat..should i be concerned as i inhale it everyday?will it cause problems in the future

A member asked:

I opened a lightening bleach powder for my hair and accidentally inhaled abit of it as it puffed out of the sachet. i coughed but will i be ok?

A member asked:

I inhaled some isopropyl alcohol while removing hair extensions and some got on my scalp. i feel strange now, is it dangerous?

A member asked:

Not understanding. kissing a smoker won't cause wrinkles but inhaling his hair and clothes will? or like my face being on his clothes& it gettin on

A member asked:

When i take a deep breathe i cough but its dry and my chest is itchy alittle bit . its been a week now. is it allergy? or maybe i inhale my cats hair?

A member asked:

I'm pregnant. my dog rolled in cat feces and then scratched himself causing hair to fly everywhere. can i catch toxoplasmosis by inhaling hair/dust?

A member asked:

Can i get a burning throat from accidentally inhaling hair spray?

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