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A member asked:
I was working with black spray paint and was not wearing a mask at first. when i left the area i started coughing and noticed black chunks in the flem?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Well you definitely: inhaled the product. Odds are it will eventually clear out of your. It is unlikely but not impossible that you have caused permanent damage. Not too much you can do now. Next time follow the safety warnings. They are there for a reason.
Answered 6/17/2017
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