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Can spray paint cause a sore throat?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Inhaling spray paint fumes causes irritation to the lining of the airway, and that includes giving you a sore throat as well as lung and nose symptoms. You may also have eye irritation, headaches, nausea, vomiting. There are long term effects as well.

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Answered 4/29/2021

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