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How dangerous are indoor paint smells ?

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Better to be: safe and don't inhale paint fumes, which can be very dangerous. Open windows to ventilate the area. Check with your doctor if you think you have symptoms from paint inhalation.

Dr Machanic and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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