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Heavy spray paint inhalation for me, light chest pain and headaches. very light inhalation for friend, severe chest pain, headache, runny nose. why?

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Hydrocarbon injury: Chest pain due to direct lung and chest wall injury, headache probably due to lack of oxygen to the brain...

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Paint inhalation: The respiratory tract can be irritated by fumes inhaled while painting. However if symptoms are severe, an evaluation in the hospital emergency room is recommended. Evaluation may include a chest xray and an EKG.

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