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Im a hypochondriac and i spray painted for 20 min and breathed in some fumes. now i have shortness of breath. is it from spray paint or anxiety?
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Nerves: It's almost surely nerves because 20 minutes is very brief unless you were spray painting chlorine gas :( Alternatively, the fumes could have caused bronchospasm/asthma. If you're wheezing, you should seek attention since there are excellent immediate treatments available. I'm sure you did no lasting harm with such a brief exposure.
Answered 7/21/2018
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