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A 30-year-old female asked:

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 Friedlanderanswered

Pathology 45 years experience

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

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