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Is Spraying Of Perfume Into Mouth By A Toddler Dangerous?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Question: My 3 year old was hiding with a bottle of my psrfume...i asked if she sprayed in her mouth..she said yes and I can smell it...not sure how much she consumed ?????
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
perfumrs contain alcohol and not mech

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for posting on healthcaremagic. I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Let me mention that perfumes contain certain dissolved substances in alcoholic base. Moreover the spraying system prevents use of a big quality at a time. So even if your daughter sprays some of it there is less possibility of harm. The alcohol may make her feel dizzy or she might have a stomach upset. I do not think any other harm is likely to occur. I would suggest visiting a doctor only in case she develops any presentations/symptoms.

Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
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Is Spraying Of Perfume Into Mouth By A Toddler Dangerous?

Brief Answer: perfumrs contain alcohol and not mech Detailed Answer: Thanks for posting on healthcaremagic. I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Let me mention that perfumes contain certain dissolved substances in alcoholic base. Moreover the spraying system prevents use of a big quality at a time. So even if your daughter sprays some of it there is less possibility of harm. The alcohol may make her feel dizzy or she might have a stomach upset. I do not think any other harm is likely to occur. I would suggest visiting a doctor only in case she develops any presentations/symptoms. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.