Symptoms of respiratory intoxication can occur during a fire and up to 5 days after the incident. Symptoms of respiratory poisoning include:
If you have any of these symptoms, it is recommended that you do not take any medicines and see your doctor as soon as possible as there is a risk of developing diseases such as bronchiolitis, pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
- It is important not to take any medicines so as not to mask these symptoms to avoid making the situation worse.
People who have been exposed to toxic smoke and have not developed these symptoms immediately may experience the consequences of this inhalation for up to 3 weeks, which the body may take to recover.