Question 1

why does spraying insecticide make my mouth numb or seem metallic?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation: Youre inhaling the aerosol.  Wear a  mask!

Question 2

what happens if i sprayed to much of chloraseptic spray,and the pallet of my mouth still seems numb after an entire day of not using it anymore?

Accepted Answer

: This numbing effect should gradually fade within a week or two. Excess use likely produced some damage to nerve endings that will self-heal over time.

Question 3

my husband sprayed aerosol insecticide 1.5 meters from a toy. is it still safe to let my 9 months old baby play with that toy?

Accepted Answer

Wash: I would thoroughly wash the toy before usage.Then should be ok.

Question 4

myasthenia gravis,live on farm. heard pesticides:insecticides will harm/exacerbate mg. true? if so how long must i be inside my home on spray day?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Many insecticides could have potential bad effects on acetylcholine, the neuromuscular transmitter which your therapy is trying to stabilize.  Problem would occur if you have excessive contact, especially inhalation.  Definitely wear a mask if you are outside in contact with the sprays.

Question 5

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 6

how long does in-door insecticide stay in the house after they have been sprayed? will they breakdown and disappear?

Accepted Answer

Depends on incectici: It would be easier for you to research the internet to get the answer to this question, since we are not chemists and will know very little about incecticides. Besides, the brand of incecticide will matter since there are different chemicals used in each one and each one is utilized and broken down differently.

Question 7

can a small amount of insecticide sprayed at a corner of room drift to fill the rest of the room and other parts of the house?

Accepted Answer

Likely no: When i was pregnant, my father in law sprayed some insecticide on my window sill and  i was afraid for days, so i know what you're going through.  Likely this small amount of insecticide isn't capable of drifting to fill the rest of room, and definitely not other parts of the house.  I'm guessing that the spray stayed for the most part on the floor or carpet where it was put.  Not to worry!

Question 8

what if i have numbness in my brain that travels ,  dry mouth, metal taste in mouth, pressure in eyes, watery  eyes,  ear hurts, hollucinating?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your symptoms could be serious and are unlikely due to one issue.

Question 9

lip numbness, localized swelling, severe metallic taste, light tooth loosening, do i have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Sounds mostly like an allergic reaction.  While some chemotherapy agents can causes these types of side effects, if you do not already have cancer, then the above symptoms are far more likely to have a benign cause.  If they persist check with your primary care doctor.  Possible causes could be malnutrition, allergic reaction, thyroid disorder, dietary causes.

Question 10

i accidentally sprayed liquid jewelry cleaner in my mouth ...should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Jewelry cleaner,: Its generally ammonia or acid based. Best, if don't know rinse with white vinegar 1 oz 9oz, rinse water then swill with baking soda solution. Vinegar is acid, baking  soda base. Both relatively safe. This way hit either acid or base neutralization!

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What happens if i sprayed to much of chloraseptic spray,and the pallet of my mouth still seems numb after an entire day of not using it anymore?

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My husband sprayed aerosol insecticide 1.5 meters from a toy. is it still safe to let my 9 months old baby play with that toy?

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Myasthenia gravis,live on farm. heard pesticides:insecticides will harm/exacerbate mg. true? if so how long must i be inside my home on spray day?

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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?

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How long does in-door insecticide stay in the house after they have been sprayed? will they breakdown and disappear?

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Can a small amount of insecticide sprayed at a corner of room drift to fill the rest of the room and other parts of the house?

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What if i have numbness in my brain that travels , dry mouth, metal taste in mouth, pressure in eyes, watery eyes, ear hurts, hollucinating?

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Lip numbness, localized swelling, severe metallic taste, light tooth loosening, do i have cancer?

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I accidentally sprayed liquid jewelry cleaner in my mouth ...should i be worried?

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