Excessive inhalation of smoke

I accidentally inhaled a lot of smoke while using kerosene to burn the skin of my Sallah ram. Kindly let me know the likely consequences of this and what I can do to treat them.

Abdul (by SMS)

Smoke inhalation can cause several signs and symptoms that can range in severity such as; Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Hoarseness or noisy breathing, skin changes, eye damage as well as chest pain. Inhaling harmful smoke can inflame your lungs and airway, causing them to swell and block oxygen. This can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure. There are two ways that smoke can deprive you of oxygen. Combustion uses up the oxygen near a fire, leaving you without oxygen to breathe.

Smoke also contains products, such as carbon dioxide, that cause harm by further limiting the amount of oxygen in the air. Combustion can cause chemicals to form that injure your skin and mucous membranes. These chemicals can damage your respiratory tract, causing swelling and airway collapse. Ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and chlorine are examples of chemical irritants in smoke.

Inhalation injuries can worsen heart and lung conditions, such as: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, emphysema as well as chronic bronchitis. Your risk for permanent damage from smoke inhalation is greater if you have any of these conditions.

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