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Drank cokebottle of gasoline at 2yrs i have spots on lungs. developed asthma 1&1/2 mo ago. any ideas?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not related: These are separate issues especially when there has been a nearly 40-year gap. On the other hand, frequent exposure to diesel exhaust has been associated with asthma. In fact, the nearer you live near a busy freeway, the more likely you will get asthma.

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Answered 11/11/2017

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