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I was melting kiwi shoe polish, and there was some smoke, i inhaled a little wondering if its toxic and if i would get cancer?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Lesson to be learned: Don't do foolish things. Having said that, don't worry.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I was melting kiwi shoe polish, and there was some smoke, i inhaled a little wondering if its toxic and if i would get cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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