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My kitchen was smokey from making dinner and i inhaled the smoke in my lungs. it stung. is that bad?

Q: my kitchen was smokey from making dinner and i inhaled the smoke in my lungs. it stung. is that bad?

: It is only a transient reaction of the airway to the smoke. You are only in danger with prolonged or recurrent exposure. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is only a transient reaction of the airway to the smoke. You are only in danger with prolonged or recurrent exposure. Take care.

Answered 8/24/2023

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A member asked:

My kitchen was smokey from making dinner and i inhaled the smoke in my lungs. it stung. is that bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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