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Can chlorine gas lead to incurable inflammation of the lungs when inhaled?
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∙ 14y ago
yes it can effect your lungs
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What is the medical term meaning inflammation from vomit having been inhaled into the lungs?
The medical term for inflammation from vomit being inhaled into the lungs is "aspiration pneumonitis" or "chemical pneumonitis." It can lead to respiratory distress and damage to the lung tissues. Treatment usually involves supportive care and sometimes antibiotics to prevent infection.
Is pericarditis an inflammation of the lungs?
No, pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs.
Are gasses poisonous?
depending on the gas yes and no, eg. o2 we need to live bt gasses such as chlorine was used in the first world war...it literally destroyed the lungs of all who inhaled it.
Why is chlorine is very reactive?
If a person inhales Chlorine gas, the chlorine reacts with water in the mucous membranes in the lungs. This produces lots of Hydrochloric acid in the lungs, if too much chlorine is inhaled... not good (:
Can fox urine damage humans lungs if inhaled?
yes
Why is plutonium most hazardous when inhaled in particulate form?
Inhaled fine powders are absorbed in lungs and are the cause of lung cancers.
Can you get frostbite in your lungs?
You cannot get frostbite on your lungs -- your nose and throat warms inhaled air, while circulating blood warms the lungs.
What can damage the lungs liver and brain when inhaled?
the thing that can damage the lungs,liver and brain is smoking or cancer.
What occurs when a foreign susbstance such as vomit is inhaled into the lungs?
aspiration pneumonia
How does pneumonia affect the bronchi?
Bronchitis damaged your cilia which is very dangerous. the function of cilia is to move the mucus out of your trachea but since there will be no cilia the mucus will accumulate in the lungs and will reduce the air being inhaled which can suffocate you. u cannot exercise. your stamina will go down and things like that
Inhaled mercury vapor?
Inhaled mercury vapor in small amounts, for adults, can have little or no effect at all. If too much is inhaled, this is absorbed through the lungs, allowing much of it to reach the brain.
When inhaled crystalline silica can cause scar tissue to form on what organs?
The Lungs
