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Was once stuck in enclosed car with leaky gas can for 10 minutes. also sometimes get big breath while at gas station. any permanent long term effects?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: These are minor short term exposures and should not have any long term effects. Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 9/13/2014

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