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I hit a dusty box on my father's desk and a bunch of dust came out, i definitely breathed it in and i'm really worried, should i be?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Not necessarily: Did you have a reaction such as painful breathing or shortness of breath? Over our lifetimes, humans constantly inhale minute dust particles most of which are blocked by mucus in our upper airways. If you have no symptoms then there is no need to worry.

Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

I hit a dusty box on my father's desk and a bunch of dust came out, i definitely breathed it in and i'm really worried, should i be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

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