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A member asked:

I'm 6 weeks along. i went inside a house today for 5-7 mins and there was a terrible toxic smell from floor refinishing done yesterday. am i at risk?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If Out quickly.. : I think that since you were only in there a very short time, you are *probably* not at any risk at this time, especially if you didn't have any abnormal symptoms afterwards. I would definitely try to avoid such situations in the future. If you do develop odd symptoms in the next few days, see your doctor right away.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2014

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