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Homedepot warehouse job. cement/wood/concrete dust. i have throat irritation all the time. any remedies to help the throat? medicines or something?

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Prevent exposure.: Your best bet in this context is to always wear a mask, preferably a high-level type to prevent yourself from breathing in these particulates. And wear it all the time.

Answered 2/19/2016

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