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Smoke exposure

Smoke exposure

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A condition that arises from inhaling smoke of any kind.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Burn (from heat or fire)

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Hoarse voice
Cough
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Medications

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Analgesia

Other treatments

Supportive care
Oxygen supplementation
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Tests

Drug and alcohol screen
Urine drug screen
Cardiac telemetry
Electrocardiogram
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Risk factors

Personal

Asbestos exposure

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