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Chemical inhalation
My baby is 6 month old. Kitchen cleaning was going in house by urban company. She coughs for a second. Immediately I changed her room she started playing happy and slept. It's been one hour of cleaning she is fine and active. Is there any harm she breathes in chemical for seconds.
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Hello there, she could have coughed from dust also. Of she happy, playing around, active , not lethargic. Then nothing to fear of.
Danger signs to look for
If cough is Persistent, or burning sensation
You can check for spo2.
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No for few seconds it doesn't cause any harm
So don't worry
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Need some more details. Like the duration of exposure to chemicals or fumes? Whether the coughing is continuous even now?
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Please consult a Paediatrician online aur reach out to nearby Paediatric hospital
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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
As exposure is for shorter duration,u changed the child room
Nothing to worry much
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry
If exposed for few second
But now avoid the cleanser fumes and smell to child now
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
No harm if only for few seconds
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
If baby active and playful even after one hour and exposure was for few seconds then no issues.But for any accidental ingestion of chemical through airways always watch for Fast breathing and persistent cough and if it happens then visit doctor
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