A member asked:

New shoes had strong chemical smell from waterproof spray out of package. next day had sore throat and cough. could it be from short term exposure?

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Dr. Boyce Hornberger answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Probably not: It is possible to have those symptoms from chemical exposure but they should have come on quickly and not the next day. It is most likely due to another cause

Answered 8/22/2017

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