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Gasoline spill in home cleaned, still had strong smell for a few days, now starting to fade. is this damaging to health being breathed in?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Relax: This doesn't present a significant health risk.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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