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Is Exposure To A Strong Smoke Of Burnt Plastic A Concern?
We were at a nail salon getting a manicure and there was a small electrical fire due to a water leak in the roof while we were there.. It was caught right away but the smell of burned plastic was very strong. We all ended up with bad headaches.. Is this because of the smoke/fumes?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
It can be. Go out of the room and breath in fresh air. It may be due to toxic effect of plastic fume. You need positive pressure oxygen inhalation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
It can be. Go out of the room and breath in fresh air. It may be due to toxic effect of plastic fume. You need positive pressure oxygen inhalation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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