Eyes Contact with vapors and airborne dusts can cause irritation and redness, burning, itching or discomfort. The eyes may water and vision may briefly become distorted. These same chemicals can also irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms include irritation or soreness of the nose and throat, hoarseness, coughing, lung congestion, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Cigarette smoking can worsen these symptoms.
Chronic bronchitis can develop from repeated exposure to chemicals that irritate the lungs.
Repeated exposure to some of the artificial nail products, such as ethyl methacrylate, can cause asthma. Symptoms of asthma include difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. Therefore, exposure to chemicals that cause asthma or other allergies should be kept as low as possible. Nervous System Breathing in the vapors of certain chemicals can affect the brain the same way as drinking too much alcohol does. Over-exposure to these vapors can cause headaches, nausea and dizziness, as well as make one feel irritable, confused or drunk.