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Inhaled burning plastic mistakenly
I was microwaving food in a plastic container, did not know that temperature will burn plastic. When i opened microwave the fumes of burning ghat container came into me. Can it cause any harm?do i need to consult a doc?
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Are you having any symptoms like cough breathing difficulty chest tightness dizziness etc. if yes consult a pulmonologist online asap
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If you are symptomatic with breathing difficulty consult a pulmonogist asap,if no symptoms can wait , depending upon intensity of exposure u may have to worry
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if Breathlessness, Urgent CXR and ABG , need to conuslt Pulmonologist urgently
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Depends on amount of inhalation..Do a online consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concerns . Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatement prescription
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry. A short time exposure, may not cause much harm.pl Do Breathig exercises in fresh air.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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