Question 1

i am 22wks pregnant and inhaled some chemicals including ddt that was sprayed at my work place two days ago. will it affect my baby?

Accepted Answer

A single, brief: Exposure is unlikely to harm your fetus at 22 weeks. Significant exposure would have made you feel ill. However, you may want to check osha regulations & very politely & tactfully, share them with your employer or hr department to prevent recurrent exposure.

Question 2

ddt and other pesticides and herbicides?

Accepted Answer

Some raise risk.: Phenoxy herbicides are often contaminated with dioxins like tcdd, which research suggests results in a small rise in cancer risk after exposure to these herbicides.  Triazine exposure has been implicated in a likely relationship to increased risk of breast cancer, although it is unclear if it causes it.  Exposure to herbicides, like paraquat and pesticides increases risk for Parkinson's disease.

Question 3

what are the initials ddt?

Accepted Answer

DDT: Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, which is an organochlorine insecticide.

Question 4

can you die  from spray paint fumes exposure for 20 to 30 min?

Accepted Answer

Immediate: suffocation is possible,if the concentration is high enough.Intoxication is likely.Repeated exposure can cause permanent damage.If you survived this exposure,you are going to be ok.Just avoid this scenario in the future by taking proper precautions &amp; by better ventilation and wearing proper equipment.

Question 5

i'm fair skinned and do not tan easily. i use sunscreen and avoid over exposure. is spray tan safe to do? not sure what is absorbed thru skin.

Accepted Answer

Spray tan: is considered safe. Much safer than tanning beds or overexposure to sun.

Question 6

sprayed tanned no protection on/off for years just heard of dha risks. what are real risks after exposure noted. r there any noted cases in literature

Accepted Answer

Tanning: DHA is used as a tanning agent, it is approved by FDA.
It works by interacting with the outer keratized layer of the skin resulting in tanning without exposure to the sun, it comes in different formulations that can be used by anyone who wants to tan without exposure to the sun. the tanning appear after one hour 
the main side effects of DHA is mainly local reaction in form of contact dermatitis

Question 7

can exposure/inhaling bleach cleaning spray mist for months harm your internal organs?

Accepted Answer

: Since you were not really inhaling chlorine gas, I expect no chronic bronchial or lung effects. There is no known connection between such exposure and lung cancer. There are better alternatives than bleach products for cleaning though.

Question 8

is there an all natural nose spray for seasonal allergies? if so , what brand ?i want to lessen the amt.of exposure to any chemicals, etc. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Nasal Saline: Nasal saline is an alternative medicine that can be used for nasal allergy problems. It is a mild decongestant and can be soothing.

Question 9

exposure to chlorpyrifos ethyl when used on fruit vegetables etc.  also used as insecticide on plants by spraying in homes.  does it affect our health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is an organophosphate insecticide that is moderately toxic. It has been linked to neurological effects and developmental delays in children. Some have hypothesized it causes autoimmune diseases. It has been banned for household use since 2001.

Question 10

new shoes had strong chemical smell from waterproof spray out of package. next day had sore throat and cough. could it be from short term exposure?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is possible to have those symptoms from chemical exposure but they should have come on quickly and not the next day. It is most likely due to another cause

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I am 22wks pregnant and inhaled some chemicals including ddt that was sprayed at my work place two days ago. will it affect my baby?

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Ddt and other pesticides and herbicides?

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What are the initials ddt?

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Can you die from spray paint fumes exposure for 20 to 30 min?

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I'm fair skinned and do not tan easily. i use sunscreen and avoid over exposure. is spray tan safe to do? not sure what is absorbed thru skin.

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Sprayed tanned no protection on/off for years just heard of dha risks. what are real risks after exposure noted. r there any noted cases in literature

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Can exposure/inhaling bleach cleaning spray mist for months harm your internal organs?

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Is there an all natural nose spray for seasonal allergies? if so , what brand ?i want to lessen the amt.of exposure to any chemicals, etc. thanks!

A member asked:

Exposure to chlorpyrifos ethyl when used on fruit vegetables etc. also used as insecticide on plants by spraying in homes. does it affect our health?

A member asked:

New shoes had strong chemical smell from waterproof spray out of package. next day had sore throat and cough. could it be from short term exposure?

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