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What are the harmful effects of paint and thinner on pregnant woman and on unborn child? enamel and latex paint?
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Irritants: Paint and thinner are irritants which can exacerbate rhinitis of pregnancy which affects up to 30 percent of pregnant women the above irritants may worsen the condition making it difficult for the prenant woman to breatn.Avoidance obviously is the best prevenative. The fetus is safe.
Answered 10/6/2013
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