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Is Prolonged Inhalation Of Dust Fumes Harmful?
Question: Iwas in a room for about half an hour that was being taken apart for about half an hour, the room
had a lot of dust, I had on a nasal mask, should I be concerned?
had a lot of dust, I had on a nasal mask, should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though it is always good to stay way from highly polluted environment, it is not always ideally possible. I am glad that you were able to take precautionary measures such as putting on a make. Putting on a mask, coupled with spending just 30minutes greatly mitigates any possible health risk associated with this exposure. Therefore, there i no reason to get worried. If you cal always avoid being in unhealthy environments, always endeavor to. Unfortunately, it might not always be possible.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. feel free to follow up with me if there are any further issues you want us to address at this time.
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though it is always good to stay way from highly polluted environment, it is not always ideally possible. I am glad that you were able to take precautionary measures such as putting on a make. Putting on a mask, coupled with spending just 30minutes greatly mitigates any possible health risk associated with this exposure. Therefore, there i no reason to get worried. If you cal always avoid being in unhealthy environments, always endeavor to. Unfortunately, it might not always be possible.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. feel free to follow up with me if there are any further issues you want us to address at this time.
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