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Floors were redone in apt below mine with polyurethane. smell came into my place and was very strong. they said it was safe for me to stay. was it?
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General guidelines: suggest that those who might be especially affected by fumes--pregnant woman, elderly and sick and young children--should avoid exposure. Brief exposure such as you describe might cause some lung irritation or aggravation of asthma (if you have it) or a headache, but this brief exposure should not have worrisome long term health effects for you. Stay well:)
Answered 2/14/2017
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