Although there may be others, I recall that there are two [2] components of the fumes which are released by automotive lead-acid batteries:
The damage due to the exposure you referred to in your question is insignificant if you only inhaled those vapors once for a short time. If you are not experiencing any extended/continuing burning sensation in these areas, or having breathing difficulty, then you will be OK.
If you are feeling any adverse effects, I suggest you have your personal, or company Doctor check you out.
It is extended exposure [as with someone working with batteries all day, 5 or 6 days a week for a long time], OR inhaling very high concentrations, that cause the serious damage.
Battery acid contains 33.5% Sulfuric Acid. Sulfuric acid is very corrosive. Inhaling this acid can cause severe damage to the respiratory system and tooth damage.
No, and it may have caused major damage to the elctrical system.No, and it may have caused major damage to the elctrical system.
Hard to say. It may cause no damage at all and then again it might cause serious problems.
yes
1. Electrolyte leakage by corrosion of package, not good packing 2. Electricity leakage by electronic conduction through separators, intended for preventing such leakage and permit only battery outside conduction caused by protrusions that wound the separators which are very thin
the thing that can damage the lungs,liver and brain is smoking or cancer.
If Alpha Particles are inhaled, ingested (swallowed), or absorbed into the blood stream, alpha radiation is exposed to sensitive living tissue. The biological damage results in the increased chances of cancer, particularly lung cancer which is caused when alpha emitters are inhaled.
The battery regulator is faulty or the battery has internal damage. Continuing to use a faulty regulator can quickly cause battery damage.
Possibly, depending on the toxins inhaled.
Inhaled air is typically warmed and humidified as it passes through the nasal passages. The purpose of this process is to protect the delicate tissues of the respiratory system from damage due to cold and dry air.
No you should not do that. It will damage the battery and the battery will explode.
Most of the damage caused by tornadoes is the result of extremely powerful winds.