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What does it mean to inhale chemicals and stuff like that? lets just say if im showering and i smell the dove soap to see which scent i got. would that harm me ? like taking a few big wiffs? or when im washing my hands i smell the soap strongly?

Q: what does it mean to inhale chemicals and stuff like that? lets just say if im showering and i smell the dove soap to see which scent i got. would that harm me ? like taking a few big wiffs? or when im washing my hands i smell the soap strongly?

: We don't regard that as inhaling toxic chemicals or fumes such as inhaling large concentrations of bleach, for example.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

We don't regard that as inhaling toxic chemicals or fumes such as inhaling large concentrations of bleach, for example.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/14/2022

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A member asked:

What does it mean to inhale chemicals and stuff like that? lets just say if im showering and i smell the dove soap to see which scent i got. would that harm me ? like taking a few big wiffs? or when im washing my hands i smell the soap strongly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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