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I was spray painting water truck for 2 days with cheap mask and a week later i'm having pain in my left lung plus i smoke weed since 17 im scared?

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Dr. Dennis Clifford answered

Seek attention: At a minimum you should have an exam and probably a chest xray to evaluate your symptoms. Depending on the type of paint you were using, there can be an acute lung injury.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I was spray painting water truck for 2 days with cheap mask and a week later i'm having pain in my left lung plus i smoke weed since 17 im scared?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Clifford answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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