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My room was painted two days ago and i slept in the room the past too nights but the paint was dry ive had a headache since how long till it goes away?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Ventilation: This should go over in about a week but air out the room too.

Answered 8/30/2015

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A member asked:

My room was painted two days ago and i slept in the room the past too nights but the paint was dry ive had a headache since how long till it goes away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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