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I developed a sore throat the day after painting the inside of a home. the area was not super well ventilated, so i'm wondering if the sore throat is related to the fumes from the indoor paint? what can i do to relieve the sore throat?
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Maybe/not. This could be an inhalant exposure or an unrelated new illness. Using throat lozenges or gargling with salt water may quell any emerging symptoms. If they increase over time with no re-exposure, consider it an infection and get checked if needed.
Answered 8/8/2022
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