Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
128 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Extreme Cough When Inhaling Cleaning Chemicals?

When I smell cleaning products, perfumes, scented lotions, cigarette/cigar smoke and other chemical scents, I begin to cough and become hoarse and loose my voice for many hours. At times, I feel as if I am having trouble swallowing and breathing, I have also had my lips feel numb. I have been told that it is not an allergy. I can take fast melt Benadryl and it will help with the symptoms except for the laryngitis. It is beginning to affect my job. What is your opinion as to what causes the symptoms? This has been going on for many years and it seems to be increasing in frequency.
posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Twitter Sun, 8 Mar 2015 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 9 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Anesthesiologist,  's  Response
hello..
it can be an allergy...i don't know who told you it is not allergy..
do you have any other health issues..did you lose weight?
where do you work?how long have you been working there?
it is better if you get yourself examined by a physician ..a thorough clinical examination and necessary blood investigations, xray/ scans have to be done..
if the problem is just due to allergy then you have to avoid allergens(best treatment for allergy)
it is better if you don't delay..
if you have anymore doubts feel free to message me..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Extreme Cough When Inhaling Cleaning Chemicals?

hello.. it can be an allergy...i don t know who told you it is not allergy.. do you have any other health issues..did you lose weight? where do you work?how long have you been working there? it is better if you get yourself examined by a physician ..a thorough clinical examination and necessary blood investigations, xray/ scans have to be done.. if the problem is just due to allergy then you have to avoid allergens(best treatment for allergy) it is better if you don t delay.. if you have anymore doubts feel free to message me..