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A bookshelf was delivered for my 7 yo aspergers son. it smells strongly of varnish. is it safe for him to sleep upstairs with the fumes downstairs?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Varnish: if the smell of varnish is rather strong, you probably need to open the window to take the smell away. Chemical irritation could cause allergic reactions like sneezing, runny nose, etc

Answered 1/28/2015

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