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Smoke Inhalation

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Short of sustaining burns, smoke inhalation is the greatest danger posed by a fire. Smoke from a fire may contain poison gases or may be hot enough to burn your throat and airways, resulting in serious breathing problems.

Signs/Symptoms

After inhaling too much smoke, you may develop such symptoms as coughing, breathing difficulties, upset stomach, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.

Care

If you have inhaled a lot of smoke or it has burned your airways, you may need to be hospitalized so you can be given oxygen. You may also need medication.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • Get out of a smoky area as quickly as possible.
  • Once you've reached fresh air, rest while taking deep breaths.
  • Do not return to a burning building until the fire has been put out and all smoke is gone.
  • Buy smoke detectors for your home.
  • Make an escape plan in case there is a fire in your home. Practice it with your family.

Call Your Doctor If...

  • You develop a high temperature.

Seek Care Immediately If...

  • You have wheezing, trouble breathing, a continuous cough, an upset stomach, or vomiting.
  • You become confused, irritable, or unusually sleepy. Have someone drive you to the hospital or call 911 or 0 (for the operator). DO NOT drive yourself.
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