A member asked:

I was stopped at a red light behind a car for about 2 mins and i could smell exhaust. the smell was overwhelming and it was hard to breathe, i had my window open but after i felt nauseous and had a sore throat. should i worry about long term damage?

Q: i was stopped at a red light behind a car for about 2 mins and i could smell exhaust. the smell was overwhelming and it was hard to breathe, i had my window open but after i felt nauseous and had a sore throat. should i worry about long term damage?

: You are exposed to such vapors in a much more limited way any time you walk along a busy street. Your body can handle what you describe with no problem. Did you have your mask on? Worry about something else !!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

You are exposed to such vapors in a much more limited way any time you walk along a busy street. Your body can handle what you describe with no problem. Did you have your mask on? Worry about something else !!

Answered 7/8/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I was stopped at a red light behind a car for about 2 mins and i could smell exhaust. the smell was overwhelming and it was hard to breathe, i had my window open but after i felt nauseous and had a sore throat. should i worry about long term damage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi doctor, I have been feeling unwell since yesterday morning,had a slight lost of taste and smell which gradually came back, slight shortness of breath and sore throat and dry nostrils.

A member asked:

My roommate has covid. I had a rapid test at urgent care on Saturday and one yesterday, both negative. I am still experiencing symptoms. Which included, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, and nausea. Should I get another test done?

A member asked:

How can I have breath that doesn't smell so bad? I brush my teeth in the morning & at night & floss & use mouthwash as well. What can I use that will help it not smell? I have morning breath & sore throat

A member asked:

I have a stiffness on my neck at the back, with a light but sharp pain going up through my eyes to the head. A bit exhausted but no sore throat, no loss of smell nor taste. Should I be worried?.

A member asked:

For just over 24 hours it feels as if something is stuck in my throat . But I can breathe fine swallowing my own spit is a little difficult .its sore Thus evening I started spitting up slime that smells like throw up and I cant raise my voice

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Fever of 99.8*F - 102.4*F, sore, red throat with bumps on the back of the throat, hard to swallow & Breathe, very dizzy. Could this be strep or worse?

What condition is this? Severe fatigue, painful leg/thigh muscles (can't walk, hard to stand up), rashes on neck, legs, elbows, dry cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, decreased appetite, high AST and ALT, albumin in urine. Thank you?

I was hungover & super nauseous 2 days ago. Ever since, Ive had a lump in my throat. Feels like something is stuck there. Hurts to swallow. No sore throat. Burping a lot. No bad taste or breath. Could the nausea have caused this lump?

I have red spots on the back of my throat and i've had a sore throat on and off for two weeks, along with unusual tiredness. What might be wrong?

What can I do while airing my house out from an electric fire to help with the symptoms of nausea, sore throat and shortness of breath?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?

Fever of 99.8F - 102.4F, sore, red throat with bumps on the back of the throat, hard to swallow & Breathe, very dizzy. Could this be strep or worse?