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2021-07-08 15:12:26
When we use sanitizer the smell of it ( just the smell) does it harm your lungs or would be any serious illness just breathing the smell•
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Depends on individual person

Answered2021-07-08 16:08:20

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Hi. I understand your concern s. No harm if duration and quantity is less

Answered2021-07-08 16:01:13

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It depends on person, strenth of smell and amount of alcohol present in it

Answered2021-07-08 15:14:47

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Many people are adding smell ,perfume chemicals to sanitizers.Any body allergic to these, may suffer from Allergic bronchitis. If you are allergic to normal sanitizer,also,you may get allergic bronchitis. Some people put sanitizer on the mask,that is also not good.

Answered2021-07-09 02:00:23

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Just smell shouldn’t harm. But “sniffing” should not be done.

Answered2021-07-09 01:20:01

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It varies from individual to individuals, and the amount , concentration of alcohol present in it

Answered2021-07-08 15:25:03

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Usually no damage to lungs

Answered2021-07-08 15:24:31

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