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I was running up a steep old volcano in hawaii and journeyed to the top. i exerted myself a lot because it was very steep and crumbly. i realized at the top, i had been inhaling clouds of lava dust the whole time which is silica based! eek?

Q: i was running up a steep old volcano in hawaii and journeyed to the top. i exerted myself a lot because it was very steep and crumbly. i realized at the top, i had been inhaling clouds of lava dust the whole time which is silica based! eek?

: A transient exposure should not cause long term health risk.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

A transient exposure should not cause long term health risk.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 6/27/2022

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

An exposure that is limited may not have long term consequences, but a follow up appointment is br recommended, if any symptoms occur. Watch for signs of shortness of breath, cough and wheezing. The dust ma to cause irritation ok f the airways.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/30/2022

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A member asked:

I was running up a steep old volcano in hawaii and journeyed to the top. i exerted myself a lot because it was very steep and crumbly. i realized at the top, i had been inhaling clouds of lava dust the whole time which is silica based! eek?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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