Symptoms of respiratory poisoning can appear during a fire and up to 5 days after the incident. Symptoms of respiratory intoxication are:
- Cough; Shortness of breath; Fever; Wheezing in the chest; Dizziness and seasickness.
If you have any of these symptoms it is recommended not to take any medication and go to the doctor as soon as possible as there is a possibility of developing diseases such as bronchiolitis, pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
It is important not to take any medication in order not to mask these symptoms and thus avoid worsening the situation.
Individuals who have been exposed to toxic smoke and have not developed these symptoms immediately can still suffer the consequences of this inhalation for up to 3 weeks, which is the period that the body can take to recover.
