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Why do i get chest pain when i use perfume or inhale strong chemicals?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Asthma: Bronchial hyper responsiveness with strong perfumes and chemicals is well known entity and you should best avoid them.

Answered 9/29/2017

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Airway reaction: An acute irritant in airways might cause either bronchospasm or hyperventilation changes, both or either of which might occur w a sensation of tightness.

Answered 2/7/2020

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