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What occurs when a foreign susbstance such as vomit is inhaled into the lungs?
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aspiration pneumonia
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Type of pneumonia occurs when a foreign matter enters the lungs?
aspiration pneumonia
Mesothelioma pictures are often targeted at what part of the body?
Mesothelioma pictures are often targeted where the mesothelioma occurs. It typically occurs in the lungs since the fibers are often inhaled when they become airborn.
How is oxygendistrubuted to the different areas of the body?
Oxygen is inhaled to the lungs were a cleaning process occurs. The oxygen is mixed into the blood stream and this is carried by the blood flow around the body. Designated blood returns to the lungs for the cycle to restart
Can chlorine gas lead to incurable inflammation of the lungs when inhaled?
yes it can effect your lungs
What does the diaphragm muscle do when air moves into the lungs?
The diaphragm moves down to make the lungs expand (inhalation)
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.
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
Can pest control cause burning lungs?
Chemicals used in pest control such as dangerous insecticides can burn your lungs if inhaled, yes.
