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Smoke inhalation is the breathing in of harmful fumes (produced as by-products of combusting substances) through the respiratory tract. [1] This can cause smoke inhalation injury (subtype of acute inhalation injury) which is damage to the respiratory tract caused by chemical and/or heat exposure, as well as possible systemic toxicity after smoke inhalation.
The study involved 200 aircrew members, and identified a pattern of acute and chronic symptoms among affected aircrew, including headaches, dizziness, breathing problems, and vision problems. These symptoms can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of aircrew, potentially affecting their ability to perform their duties safely ...
Idling automobiles with the exhaust pipe blocked by snow has led to the poisoning of car occupants. [83] Any perforation between the exhaust manifold and shroud can result in exhaust gases reaching the cabin. Generators and propulsion engines on boats, notably houseboats, have resulted in fatal carbon monoxide exposures. [84] [85]
Accidental inhalation of hydrocarbon fuels can occur during fire breathing, fire eating, or other fire performance, and may lead to pneumonitis. Symptoms can vary significantly among individuals, ranging from asymptomatic to a severe, life-threatening disease. [2] Onset usually occurs within hours, though symptoms may not appear for several days.
Abnormal lung sounds (wet or gurgling sounds when breathing) [2] Chest pain, tightness or burning sensation [4] Chronic: Persistent cough [4] Shortness of breath [2] Increased susceptibility to respiratory illness [4] Symptoms of chronic chemical pneumonitis may or may not be present, and can take months or years to develop to the point of ...
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs. [1] Symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), rapid breathing (tachypnea), and bluish skin coloration (cyanosis). [1]
Police said on Saturday that they believe "a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system" led to a carbon monoxide leak, according to CBS News. A 76-year-old man — later identified as ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...