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Can Inhaling a foreign substance into the upper respiratory tract can cause?

aspiration pneumonia


What are the side effects of inhaling ammonia?

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Is inhaling vegetable based glycerin bad for you?

I don't how you can inhale it - it's a thick, sticky substance. If you're putting it in a bowl of hot water and inhaling the steam vapor from that, it will cause you no harm.


What types of illnesses can sulfur dioxide cause?

Inhaling sulfur dioxide is associated with increased respiratory symptoms and disease, difficulty in breathing, and premature death.


Can inhaling sawdust cause upper respiratory infection in humans?

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Can inhaling plastic fumes cause brain damage?

Chronically inhaling the fumes from the production/creation of plastics, or the burning of plastics, could cause damage to the body and brain. However, a one-time incident likely would not cause brain damage. The bigger riskwith fumes from plastic (creation or burning) is respiratory irritation or damage.


What are the dangers associated with the inhalation of powder lighteners?

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What substance would end up in your lungs if you smoked a cigarette?

Tar, ash and nicotine plus many more things will end up in your lungs when inhaling cigarette smoke. These can damage the tiny hairs that your respiratory tract uses to clean itself and over time causes COPD. The tar and ash can cause lung cancer.


What can Inhaling gas fumes cause?

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Can rosin kill children if you inhale it?

Inhaling rosin can be harmful, especially if done in large amounts or over a long period of time. It can irritate the respiratory system and cause difficulty breathing. It is not likely to be lethal, but it is important to avoid inhaling rosin and seek medical attention if any adverse effects occur.


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Car battery acid inhaled by a human being?

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