What If You Inhale Paint Fumes?
Why would you even inhale the paint fumes? But if this happens what do you have to do? Should you go to the doctor or apply some home remedies? How to avoid inhaling paint fumes in future? How dangerous can it be for your health?These might be some of the questions that some of you might be fretting about but worry not.We are here to clarify your confusions about these mind boggling question; what if you inhale paint fumes?
What’s Wrong With Paints?
In the market, we see different types of paints. Mostly, nowadays, the wall paints are safe to use. But solvent based or oil based or even spray paints can prove to be harmful to the humans. There are several harmful substances found in the paint, the amount of which can increase or decrease depending on the type. Volatile Organic Compounds are the real cause of problems.Latex paints are easy to use and in some extreme cases, they can cause mild irritation but most of the times they are safe. Oil-based paints are also mostly safe but, again, in extreme cases, there can be mild skin irritation.The real problem is caused by solvent-based paints. Exposure to their fumes for a longer period of time can cause many complications related to breathing and other body functions. Some reports have also shown the presence of addiction.
Symptoms To Look Out For:
If you have accidentally inhaled paint fumes, then you might suffer from the following symptoms:
- Breathing difficulty
- Headaches & Dizziness
- Confusion
- Difficulty in speaking & Vision
- Weakness
- Disorientation
- Depression
Harmful Effects On Human Body:
Asthmatic patients, children, and pregnant women might develop a severe response to the paint exposure. There might be difficulty in breathing and mild skin rashes.Long term effects of paint fumes inhaling manifest themselves in serious physical ailments, including liver & kidney damage, asthma, certain types of skin cancer and effects on the central nervous system.Paint waste disposal is also needed to be done carefully
Remedies:
In the case of exposure follow these directions:
- It is advised to paint with good ventilation to make sure the circulation of fresh air or wear the masks while painting or around the areas being painted.
- Most importantly, do not panic. Go out in the open and breathe in fresh air for a longer duration of time.
- Drink lots of water.
- Take a warm bath.
- If there is irritation in the eyes, then rinse the eyes with running water for 5 to 10 minutes and then keep them closed for at least 15 minutes.
In the end, safety is in your hands. If you will take necessary precautions, you will surely be safe.
Testimonials About Fume-Sickness:
Sickness From Paint Fumes
Starkie:
“I had to leave work for a few days due to becoming ill from paint they used, it was mercury paint corp,double gloss industrial grade.since then I still have head aches and just don’t feel right , my lungs feel as if they are on fire sometimes, I was told a year ago I have miniares which has something to do with the inner ear. Will these symptoms go away or should I go get some different type of testing , the place of work could not provide me with a safety data sheet on this product.
Any help with this would be great ..thank you”
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Possible Paint Fume Side-effects:
Kakcak:
“Greetings! While painting our son’s bedroom, all of us have been exposed to “standard” paint and primer fumes for about 2 days. Last night …”
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Starkie
Update – it has been over a year since I was exposed and I am still sick , headaches , light headed , some times still have breathing trouble and forget things all the time! I still go to work and tough it out for now , no one can fix what has been done to me ! I wish this on no one , if you see your employer painting , check the warning label and force them to follow it or you will end up like me and you will never be normal again. This will hurt your job performance and your family.
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