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I was in a bus for 20 minutes that smelled like motor oil in the cabin - is this enough to cause any brain damage in people?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Likely not: Short duration exposure to aromatic compounds is not related to permanent brain damage.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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A member asked:

I was in a bus for 20 minutes that smelled like motor oil in the cabin - is this enough to cause any brain damage in people?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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