Inhaling substances such as insecticides, paints, smoke and even drugs can result in respiratory poisoning and, in addition to causing illness, can also lead to death. Learn about the symptoms of respiratory poisoning here .
In fire victims, the main causes of injuries are smoke inhalation (causes respiratory tract burns, lung irritation and suffocation) and toxic gases.
The symptoms of respiratory poisoning are:
- Shortness of breathe;
- Cough;
- Wheezing in the chest;
- Fever;
- seasickness;
- Dizziness.
In the case of people who have been in a fire, they may experience symptoms of respiratory poisoning within 5 days of the incident. They should be aware of the appearance of these symptoms, and if any of these appear, the ideal is not to take any medicine without doctor’s orders so that they are not masked. If the poisoning is not treated in time, it can result in bronchiolitis, pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
Conclusion
Some people who have not experienced any of the symptoms of respiratory poisoning may experience the consequences of this inhalation for up to three weeks (the period in which the body recovers).
