Health Dangers of Unfiltered Paint Fumes
There are several factors that help determine the severity of injuries caused by unfiltered paint fumes, or VOCs, including how long you’ve been exposed, how often you are exposed and the amount of exposure at a given time. There are both short-term and long-term health effects caused by VOC exposure, depending on whether the exposure was considered acute or chronic.
Short-term acute health effects may include headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting and irritation of your eyes, nose or throat. If you have asthma, your symptoms may worsen during and after the exposure. The health effects associated with long-term or chronic VOC exposure include life-threatening conditions such as cancer, central nervous disorders, liver and kidney damage.