irritation

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Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Short-term effects may also include skin irritation and eye problems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

There also seems to be irritation at how she had spent it.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

When venture capitalist Bradley Tusk dials others and encounters call screening, his first reaction is irritation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Henry didn’t look at her, but his irritation was plain.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez