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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: paul.fr on 24/01/2008 20:42:55

Title: Why do paint fumes give you headache and make you feel sick?
Post by: paul.fr on 24/01/2008 20:42:55
Does anyone know?
Title: Why do paint fumes give you headache and make you feel sick?
Post by: JnA on 25/01/2008 07:32:10
The fumes contain toxins which can irritate the delicate lining inside your nose and throat. The blood vessels in the nose react to the irritation by enlarging and pressing on nerves.. this causes a headache.