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I may have inhaled something dangerous. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I may have inhaled something dangerous. I was trying to seal some plastic bags with heat so I used a hair straightener to try to seal them. Nothing really happened accept the plastic melted into a sticky substance. I did not smell anything and there was no smoke but I am still really s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. While it is possible that inhaling the fumes from melting plastic could pose a health risk, the likelihood is relatively low. The fumes released from melting plastic typically contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ... Read Full »