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I am wondering if my walls with primer and no paint over them can cause breathing problems?
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May be: Primers are known to cause increased bronchoresponsiveness in some folks. If you do get wheezing and dyspnea when in the vicinity of the primers, may be it is associated.
Answered 7/30/2013
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Yes: You should finish painting and srate well before you sleep there.
Answered 12/16/2012
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