Patient's question:
A few days ago, the doctor went to get his car washed. Because the workers were covered in oil, they scratched the seats. I asked them to clean the seats properly. When they came back, they saw that the stains were indeed impossible to remove, so they used a chemical substance to clean them off. However, the smell inside the car was extremely unpleasant. But in the winter, you can't open the windows while driving, so they had to keep driving without opening the windows. Today, I took my wife and child to the market. The car ride took about 15 minutes, and the child was in the car, breathing in the smell the whole time. When we arrived at the market, we drove around for a bit, which took less than 20 minutes. Then we drove back home. Back and forth, the total driving time must have been at least 30 minutes. Could this substance harm the child? Thank you, expert. Today, the child came in the car with me right after it was washed, and I tried to avoid letting the child ride in the car. Thank you, expert.Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, I think an occasional issue is not a big deal. It's only been half an hour inside the car, so the time is short and the harm is minimal. If the smell inside the car is indeed quite strong, you can use some adhesive carbon, which will help stabilize it. Additionally, it's important to open the windows for ventilation. If that's not feasible, you can replace it. It's best to minimize the child's contact with it. Drinking more water can help accelerate metabolism.