Question 1

is there a risk of inhaling foreign body accidentally through the nose into the lungs ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The nose is connected to the lungs by the trachea, so there is a risk of aspirating a foreign body from the nose into the lungs. Signs of foreign body aspiration include sudden choking, breathing difficulty, coughing and wheezing. If you suspect your child of aspirating a foreign body, call your doctor right away. This could be a life-threatening condition.

Question 2

i accidentally started a grease fire yesterday anf inhaled a lot of smoke, and today my back and lungs are killing me plus hurts to cough.

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: You need to be evaluated by a medical professional. You could have serious respiratory problems requiring treatment or observation. Those things are unlikely , but only an evaluation will tell.

Question 3

did i damage my lungs? i accidentally had a one time exposure to drywall dust. my boss and a coworker were laying down dry wall and i inhaled some acc

Accepted Answer

No: Across the country, every day, thousands of people working with drywall get a whiff of drywall dust. It's hard to keep a mask on every time all the time. Luckily, one whiff of sheetrock dust won't do you in (unless you're the unluckiest person in the county). No worries.

Question 4

is daily doing of steam inhalation harmful to the lungs and body?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I suppose it would depend on whether it is just steam or there is somethin toxic carried in the steam. Steam by itself is usually just water &amp; inhaling it is just another fluid entry to the body. If it was super hot steam it might burn the sensitive lung cells.

Question 5

i've accidentally inhaled muriatic acid a couple of times and it burned my lungs. could this be bad?

Accepted Answer

Fresh air: Get fresh air. Open windows. If difficulty breathing seek medical attention.

Question 6

i was eating edamame and i may have accidently inhaled a single edamame bean. how do i know if it went into my lungs? what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled bean?: In the bean went into your lungs you may start coughing for no apparent reason in a few days.I doubt the bean could be visualized on an xray of the lungs.

Question 7

if a mercury filling came loose and was accidentally inhaled, could it be removed from the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: Aspirated debris can be removed, but chances are you will cough it out. Are your fillings loose? See a dentist for care to help prevent the above scenario.

Question 8

what happens if you accidentally inhale a solid particle, like some grains of sand or tiny glass particles, if they get into your lungs?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation: of foreign particle.  The lung will coat it with mucous and should expel it.  If it is to large it may become calcified and stay in the lung tissue walked off from the rest of the tissue.  We sometimes see these small calcifications on X-rays of the lung.

Question 9

i accidentally inhaled a tiny piece of plastic, (it can fit inside a straw hole) and i can feel it in my right lung. is anything bad going to happen to me?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not, and likely you'll cough it out. But if not and the feeling continues or you start to cough frequently or notice any blood, see your doctor promptly. Good luck.

Question 10

i woke up and accidentally inhaled a good chunk of my saliva and i would violently cough for a good minute, but i would still cough very often afterwards becuase it feels like it's in my lungs?

Accepted Answer

: If there was no food or other substance in your mouth, this is likely to resolve within one day. If it worsens or persists, an evaluation and consideration of other causes is suggested. Drink soothing liquids and rest your voice for a few days after checking with your Pediatrician.

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Is there a risk of inhaling foreign body accidentally through the nose into the lungs ?

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I accidentally started a grease fire yesterday anf inhaled a lot of smoke, and today my back and lungs are killing me plus hurts to cough.

A member asked:

Did i damage my lungs? i accidentally had a one time exposure to drywall dust. my boss and a coworker were laying down dry wall and i inhaled some acc

A member asked:

Is daily doing of steam inhalation harmful to the lungs and body?

A member asked:

I've accidentally inhaled muriatic acid a couple of times and it burned my lungs. could this be bad?

A member asked:

I was eating edamame and i may have accidently inhaled a single edamame bean. how do i know if it went into my lungs? what are the symptoms?

A member asked:

If a mercury filling came loose and was accidentally inhaled, could it be removed from the lungs?

A member asked:

What happens if you accidentally inhale a solid particle, like some grains of sand or tiny glass particles, if they get into your lungs?

A member asked:

I accidentally inhaled a tiny piece of plastic, (it can fit inside a straw hole) and i can feel it in my right lung. is anything bad going to happen to me?

A member asked:

I woke up and accidentally inhaled a good chunk of my saliva and i would violently cough for a good minute, but i would still cough very often afterwards becuase it feels like it's in my lungs?

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