How does phosgene effect the human body?

Answer 1

when inhaled phosgene reacts with the water in the lungs creating hydrochloric acid and carbon monoxide. Since the upper respiratory tract is not very affected, the warning signs of phosgene were almost undetectable, till it was to late. Symptoms do not normally appear for two to twenty four hours after inhaling. The creation of hydrochloric acid in the lungs causes pulmonary edema, and may cause bronchial pneumonia and lung abscesses. If enough is inhaled the victim can die within 36 hours.

Answer 2

Phosgene is highly toxic when inhaled, causing severe damage to the respiratory system. It can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs, respiratory distress, and potentially fatal pulmonary edema. Exposure to phosgene can also affect other organs, such as the liver and kidneys, and long-term health effects can occur.