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What substance in tobacco smoke is most damaging to the lungs?
Cigarette smoke contains tar, which can cause irritation to the nasal passage and the lungs, and could potentially harm them.
What are symptoms of tissue irritation?
Tissue irritation of the throat and lungs may appear as noisy breathing, coughing, hoarseness, black or gray spittle, and fluid in the lungs.
What happens if you snort laundry detergent?
Snorting laundry detergent can cause irritation, burning, and damage to the nasal passages and could potentially lead to serious respiratory issues and harm to the lungs. It is not safe and can result in adverse health effects.
Do sterno fumes cause eye irritation?
Sterno fumes can certainly cause eye irritation. The fumes can also cause irritation in the lungs after significant exposure.
If you inhale fluorine what will it do?
Inhaling fluorine gas can cause irritation and damage to the respiratory system, including the lungs and throat. It can lead to respiratory distress, coughing, and throat irritation. Severe exposure to fluorine can result in pulmonary edema and other serious health effects.
What is a pleural hemorrage?
Pleural fluid is the fluid found in your lungs. My guess is that a pleural hemorrhage would be the result of fluid buildup expanding the lungs to the point where the tiny sacs in your lungs could rupture.
What chemical agents primarily attack the airway and lungs causing irritation of the entire airway from the nose to the lungs and resulting in what is commonly known as dry land drowning?
Chemical agents that primarily attack the airway and lungs, causing irritation from the nose to the lungs, include chlorine gas, ammonia, and sulfur dioxide. These chemicals can result in a condition known as chemical pneumonitis or chemical burns to the respiratory tract, leading to symptoms similar to "dry land drowning" due to fluid buildup in the lungs. Immediate medical attention is crucial in such cases.
What type of microbe causes a cough?
A could be caused by a mere irritation in the throat , i.e. some hair. But coughs can be as a result of a virus entering your body, or as a result of bacteria. One or the other. Silvershadow
What is pseudo folliculitis?
Pseudofolliculitis is a type of skin irritation. It describes the persistent itchiness, irritation, and bumps that develop as a result of shaving.
Why do you taste or smell blood after coughing?
You don't taste or smell 'blood', your coughing may irritate your lungs and the irritation may have you taste what you think is blood. As for the smell, you could be smelling the flem. The flem gets that kind of smell after being to much of an irritant to your lungs or throat.
Why should you keep your air ducts clean?
So they dont get clogged up as this will stop air to pass through and humid air will build up as a result of this and therefore the dust in the air will cause irritation to lungs for asthma sufferers.
What is the immediate concern of chlorine exposure is the effect on?
The immediate concern of chlorine exposure is its effect on the respiratory system. Chlorine gas can cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs, leading to symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. In severe cases, exposure to high levels of chlorine gas can result in pulmonary edema, a life-threatening condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.
