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I'm 20weeks pregnant and all i crave is the smell of rubbing alcohol. i don't inhale it i just love the smell is it harmful to my baby?
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Avoid: If you are referring to the occasional sniff then that is not going to be an issue. Repetitive exposure of Isopropyl Alcohol can irritate the nose, throat and airways. Listed side effects of Excessive exposure are headache, dizziness,confusion, loss of coordination and unconsciousness. Avoid.
Answered 8/10/2018
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