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And if we use a spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol on hands and steering wheel etc after shopping or out what is the danger of inhaling. we try to open windows quick but you can still smell it. lung damage for real?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Alcohol: Can be very dessicaguting to tissues with prolonged use. You may want to consider wiping steering wheel with alcohol, Lysol, or Clorox wipes, The wipes have enough liquid to disinfect without as much risk of skin damage. Risk of lung damage is minimal. You know the old adage, "All things in moderation." Don't overdo.

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Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

And if we use a spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol on hands and steering wheel etc after shopping or out what is the danger of inhaling. we try to open windows quick but you can still smell it. lung damage for real?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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