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I was putting laundry powder in a container and the powder came into the air and i inhaled some. i immediately rinsed my mouth and throat with water and then drank a glass of water. it does have borax in it. should i be concerned? no symptoms yet?

Q: i was putting laundry powder in a container and the powder came into the air and i inhaled some. i immediately rinsed my mouth and throat with water and then drank a glass of water. it does have borax in it. should i be concerned? no symptoms yet?

: A person breathing in powdered laundry detergent would likely find it irritating, but any ill effects would be immediate. What you did was appropriate.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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A person breathing in powdered laundry detergent would likely find it irritating, but any ill effects would be immediate. What you did was appropriate.

Answered 5/18/2023

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A member asked:

I was putting laundry powder in a container and the powder came into the air and i inhaled some. i immediately rinsed my mouth and throat with water and then drank a glass of water. it does have borax in it. should i be concerned? no symptoms yet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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