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How To Treat Headache After Smelling Plastic Fumes?
Hey, yesterday I accidentally burned my nonstick pan. It started to produce lots of smoke, but I handled the situation before anything burned/melted. I did inhale some plastic fumes from the handle. I now have a recurring headache. Will the situation resolve itself or do I need to get medical attention?
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
Hello dear,
I understand your concern.Your headache which apparently was triggered by inhaling plastic fumes,should settle down by some time(may be in a few hours or a day).Plastic fumes might have caused some neurotransmitters release,which might have resulted in headache.It is likely a temporary phenomenon.I hope it helps.
I understand your concern.Your headache which apparently was triggered by inhaling plastic fumes,should settle down by some time(may be in a few hours or a day).Plastic fumes might have caused some neurotransmitters release,which might have resulted in headache.It is likely a temporary phenomenon.I hope it helps.
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