Question 1

what should you do when you inhale toxic fumes?

Accepted Answer

Toxic fumes: Get away from the fumes as quickly as possible.  Then call 911 or get to an emergency room.

Question 2

need doctor's help! will inhaling toxic fumes cause pleurisy?

Accepted Answer

Yes/no: Depends on the fumes. Lungs have no pain fibers. Most things inhaled may cause chemical burns to the large airways and cuase burning sensation. Pleurisy is the cover of the lungs and have pain fibers. If they are inflammation then yes=pain. I would avoid fumes if possible and use a respirator if needed.  Fumes can also cause significant lung issues acute and chronic.

Question 3

can u hold ur breath for few seconds when preg? i didnt want to breath in toxic fumes but now worried i starved my embryo of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

You're ok: You should be fine.  You're embryo won't be starved of oxygen unless you are too and even then it takes a while before your overall body oxygen saturation drops enough to cause harm.

Question 4

there was bleach cleaning the toilet and i peed in it without flushing. i inhaled the fumes and now my eyes burn how toxic is it?

Accepted Answer

Not very: Bleach is a common cleaning agent, used millions of times around the world.  The fumes can only be harmful in an enclosed space with little air circulation.  Your bathroom should not collect these fumes and the little irritation you have experienced should soon disappear.  You might add lubricating eye drops to help speed it up.

Question 5

bleach came in contact with a small amount of pine sol (pine oil) does this create toxic fumes?

Accepted Answer

You should be: OK but avoid mixing ammonia and bleach.

Question 6

what happens if you are exposed to toxic fumes from the carpet?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Toxicity: It may make you subtly ill.  It will probably not be obvious.  If you are sensitive to other environmental chemicals, new carpet is not a good option for you.  It can also harbor mold with mold toxins.  Be aware of your environment.  Trust your nose!

Question 7

what toxic fumes can result in ards?

Accepted Answer

Irritating chemicals: ARDS is caused mainly by extensive lung inflammation and small blood vessel injury due to sepsis (bacterial infection of the blood), trauma and/or severe pulmonary infection such as pneumonia. However, ARDS also can be linked to multiple transfusions, inhalation of salt water, smoke inhalation of toxic chemicals, aspiration of vomit (inhaling vomit into the lungs), narcotics, sedatives, overdoses.

Question 8

which toxic fumes are typically in car paint?

Accepted Answer

The paint itself...: Depending upon what chemicals are not only in the paint itself; but how the paint is applied to the vehicle...And all are potentially toxic to humans...Especially if inhaled.  That is why people who can be potentially exposed to these fumes wear very specific masks/respiratory masks for protection from this.

Question 9

how do you test your carpet to see if it emits toxic fumes?

Accepted Answer

Carpet Toxins: Contact the environmental health center - dallas for a full evaluation of your home and its contents.  They have many ways of testing for numerous environmental toxins.

Question 10

radiator type oil-filled space heater in infant son's room was leaking.i didn't realize until a few days late.was he exposed to toxic fumes?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The oil is not likely to be inhaled as it typically does not go into the gaseous or vapor state. However, i would discuss with your pediatrician. If you childe should begin wheezing, i would take him to the er.

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