Question 1

can occasional accidental inhalation of baby powder cause lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: This should not result in any long term effects.  If a great deal was inhaled at once, it might interfere with breathing and cause sneezing.  Long term constant exposure to powders and dust can cause pneumoconiosis, or dust in the lung, but this is seen in miners and sandblaster professions.  Occasional accidental inhalation is unlikely to cause this or cancer, which mainly results from smoking.

Question 2

is loose face powder makeup safe? sometimes, when applying, i will accidentally breathe small amount in. can this cause lung problems/cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Check to see if your face powder contains talc. If it does, you might want to consider changing to a different powder. Breathing a lot of talc dust may slightly increase your risk for certain cancers. But in general, face powder particles are too big to get into the smallest airways in your lungs, so i wouldn't worry too much. Suggestion: exhale when you apply. :)  and don't smoke!

Question 3

i was told i am allergic to yeast and due to this i got spores in my lungs that it grows with sugar.  the symptoms are much like asthma. i used to take a powder shake called target candida. the manufacturer shut down. looking for new solution.  ?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction : If you have asthma symptoms, consider a virtual consult with Healthtap.
The spurs may be sent for analysis including eosinophils.
A blood eosinophil count and IGE level. Take an antihistamine and please have an allergy panel blood test.
An infection can trigger an allergic reaction but most likely you have exposure without infection.

Question 4

can bleaching my hair a few days in a 
row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor in person. There is little chance of toxic unless swallowed.

Question 5

i breathed in dry shampoo (hair spray with talc powder) and now my lungs burn! poison control said i should be fine, but i'm worried.  i have asthma.?

Accepted Answer

Not poisoned: But inhaling talcum powder may trigger an asthma attack. Make sure that you are taking all of your controller medications (inhaled corticosteroids, montelukast) and take two puffs of your rescue inhaler (albuterol). If symptoms of chest burning persist see your doctor. One inhalation is not going to cause permanent lung injury.

Question 6

i accidentally inhaled some hot chocolate powder. lots of coughing and now chest feels uncomfortable. could there be lasting complications/dangers from this?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: What you described is unlikely to have any long lasting consequences.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

i need to get a fungus powder for a fungus on my chest, its between my breast she said its from the moisture and heat, but what powder should i get?

Accepted Answer

Nystatin: This requires a prescription, but you may also try lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream, which is available over the counter.

Question 8

i drunk probiotic powder in bottle 200 cc water,after i finished drink it, i filled the same bottle with water, i drunk it again in the noon,i also drunk probiotic again in the night,and i got difficulties to breath,my chest is pain.
what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER: with the symptoms you have you should be seen in the ER, and I don't believe it's related to the probiotic, good luck

Question 9

25yrs. use to smoke quit 50 days ago. had left side chest/arm/neck pain, took goodys powder, went away now i feel nauseous and extremely fatigued?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: hard to say what the left sided pain you had was just from what you presented. A doctor needs to know the exact nature of the pain, whether it came on suddenly or gradually, in which area first and spreading to which area next, the nature of the pain (sharp, dull, knife-like, pressure-like) and what was happening before the pain started.The aspirin, tylenol&amp;caffeine you took can cause the nausea.

Question 10

is it possible to get sweat or heat rash from the chest to the breast? does baby powder like j&j works to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible to have a rash on the chest. Monitor temperature, and avoid topical irritants. Keep the area clean and dry. Avoid harsh soap, perfume and please see your PCP.

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Can occasional accidental inhalation of baby powder cause lung cancer?

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Is loose face powder makeup safe? sometimes, when applying, i will accidentally breathe small amount in. can this cause lung problems/cancer?

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I was told i am allergic to yeast and due to this i got spores in my lungs that it grows with sugar. the symptoms are much like asthma. i used to take a powder shake called target candida. the manufacturer shut down. looking for new solution. ?

A member asked:

Can bleaching my hair a few days in a row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

A member asked:

I breathed in dry shampoo (hair spray with talc powder) and now my lungs burn! poison control said i should be fine, but i'm worried. i have asthma.?

A member asked:

I accidentally inhaled some hot chocolate powder. lots of coughing and now chest feels uncomfortable. could there be lasting complications/dangers from this?

A member asked:

I need to get a fungus powder for a fungus on my chest, its between my breast she said its from the moisture and heat, but what powder should i get?

A member asked:

I drunk probiotic powder in bottle 200 cc water,after i finished drink it, i filled the same bottle with water, i drunk it again in the noon,i also drunk probiotic again in the night,and i got difficulties to breath,my chest is pain. what should i do?

A member asked:

25yrs. use to smoke quit 50 days ago. had left side chest/arm/neck pain, took goodys powder, went away now i feel nauseous and extremely fatigued?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get sweat or heat rash from the chest to the breast? does baby powder like j&j works to prevent it?

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