Question 1

i dropped a small finger sized plastic wrapper onto a burning coal. the plastic burned for a few seconds i heard it sizzle and moved it. am i okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume you are concerned about the fumes from the plastic wrapper. As long as you feel fine, and you didn't inhale a large puff of smoke from the burning plastic, you are fine. If you did, you would have noticed significant coughing and lung irritation.

Question 2

i applied deep heat onto my back and it felt like someone had places coals on my back it was burning so much?

Accepted Answer

Deep Heat: Deep Heat rubbing gel is used to treat muscle soreness. It acts like a counterirritant that produces a penetrating heat sensation by increasing blood supply. Perhaps you rubbed in the gel vigorously or used too much. If your skin developed deep and spreading redness or a rash, it's wise not to use it again.

Question 3

my daughter 5yrs old burnt her feet on hot coals what can i give her to soothe the burning ?

Accepted Answer

: The first thing to use on any burn is cold water.  She can soak her feet or use a towel soaked in cold water. After that you apply any non-prescription burn ointment.

Question 4

is it safer to smoke herbal cigarettes like nirdosh or is it safer to smoke herbal molasses based hookah with quick burning/regular coals?

Accepted Answer

No: Doesn't matter what you are smoking.  Our lungs were not designed to breath in hot smoke.  It all is damaging to the lungs. Ask any severe asthmatic which one they would rather smoke or be around. NEITHER!!

Question 5

what are the effects of inhaling burning paper and coal in a house?

Accepted Answer

Why are these: fumes in the house? Acute or chronic respiratory problems will arise, carbon monoxide exposure, toxic chemical inhalation. Do not breathe these fumes. Firefighters use respirators... Have a properly licensed contractor inspect and correct the faulty conditions.

Question 6

why does the fluoride from coal burning lead to tooth loss?

Accepted Answer

It doesn&#x27;t: Fumes from burning coal contains may toxic byproducts.  Breathing in Fluoride containing coal fumes over a long time can cause skeletal  fluorosis ( a very serious disease) , but it will not cause tooth loss.  There have been only 4 mild cases of skeletal fluorosis in the U.S. in the past 30 years.  There are several million cases in china and india.

Question 7

i have burning and pain in what i believe is my trapezius muscle. it feels like hot coals on my muscles. also i have numbness in my shoulder blades. ?

Accepted Answer

Signs of shingles.: These can be the heralding signs of shingles.  The rash usually appears after three days of pain and numbness.  If treated within 48 hours of onset of symptoms, the outcome is better.  You need to contact your physician as soon as possible.  If you cannot contact your physician, the emergency department will always see such cases.  You will need to go there.

Question 8

why do charcoal fumes/burn off make me sick? get real sick from the smell of charcoal, cat eat anythig cooked on coal burning grill. i get serveal headaches/stomaches, real nervous, hives, laying in a fetus position, shaking, can't think straight. is thei

Accepted Answer

Charcoal : Charcoal grills produce poisonous carbon monoxide gas. When meats are cooked on a grill;  fat drips onto the charcoal &  form polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pahs). Pahs rise with the smoke and are absorbed in the meat as well as being inhaled. Heterocyclic amines (hcaâ€™s) form in meat due to the heat of grilling. These substances are toxic. Charcoal contains coal dust and limestone which become airborne and can be inhaled. Allergic symptoms for charcoal include:  hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. 
  As previously stated if you allergic, you need to avoid what you are allergic to.

Question 9

daughter17yr sebo_psoriasis on scalp, uses "coal tar & salicylic acid" twice weekly.she gets headaches, eye burning .is it the side effect of solution?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 10

burning like feeling aswel?

Accepted Answer

Multiple complaints: Cannot be addressed online, even with a virtual consult, you need to be seen and examined in person, kindly see your doctor or go to urgent care or ER, good luck

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A member asked:

I dropped a small finger sized plastic wrapper onto a burning coal. the plastic burned for a few seconds i heard it sizzle and moved it. am i okay?

A member asked:

I applied deep heat onto my back and it felt like someone had places coals on my back it was burning so much?

A member asked:

My daughter 5yrs old burnt her feet on hot coals what can i give her to soothe the burning ?

A member asked:

Is it safer to smoke herbal cigarettes like nirdosh or is it safer to smoke herbal molasses based hookah with quick burning/regular coals?

A member asked:

What are the effects of inhaling burning paper and coal in a house?

A member asked:

Why does the fluoride from coal burning lead to tooth loss?

A member asked:

I have burning and pain in what i believe is my trapezius muscle. it feels like hot coals on my muscles. also i have numbness in my shoulder blades. ?

A member asked:

Why do charcoal fumes/burn off make me sick? get real sick from the smell of charcoal, cat eat anythig cooked on coal burning grill. i get serveal headaches/stomaches, real nervous, hives, laying in a fetus position, shaking, can't think straight. is thei

A member asked:

Daughter17yr sebo_psoriasis on scalp, uses "coal tar & salicylic acid" twice weekly.she gets headaches, eye burning .is it the side effect of solution?

A member asked:

Burning like feeling aswel?

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