An eye irritation test is one of the many toxicology tests conducted for experimental drugs. The preferred test is known as the Draize test which involves a set of tests involving the eyes of albino rats. After introducing the test drug by various means, the eyes are examined for symptoms like redness, itching, tear production, dryness, inflammation, and tissue damage.
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Can inhaling enamel paint residual fumes cause health issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I (66 years, 145 lbs) am using a can of enamel paint in my basement. Total of 1 to 2 minutes. Had a mask on then took it off while I cleaned up 5 to 10 inhaling residual fumes. However, the mask was old. I know I should not have done it inside. Can this cause any health issues? Ran an ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The paints usually have toxic chemicals, which on long-term continuous inhalation (more than one month) definitely can accumulate sufficiently in lung and body, to produce the toxic effect. This can happen for the painting professionals without proper precautions. In you... Read Full »
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