What is a metal fever?

Metal smoke fever is a potentially fatal form of exposure to dangerous materials where people inhale toxic fumes from heated metals. Not all metals can cause this condition and galvanized metals are the most likely culprits. Patients inhale magnesium oxide and zinc oxide, both known irritants of respiratory agents and may develop serious diseases. While many people are recovering after a slight exposure, the episode can expose them to an increased risk of respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Furnaces, welding sets and soldering machines can expose all people to dangerous vapors. It is important to use a hood ventilation through the workspaces for trap and ventilation of vapors, ensure that the metal processing device has good cross ventilation and to wear respirators and facial shields as needed. Even low -level exposure can be very sick.

A patient with a single incident metal fever, nausea, sweating, vomiting and joint pain. Some patients report a metal taste in herChildren, chest pain, changes in urine performance and an unusually high number of white blood cells. The blood test can reveal unusually high blood concentrations in the blood. Repeated episodes can cause people to be susceptible to serious respiratory problems such as asthma and pulmonary infections.

Typical treatment of this work illness lies in bed, drinks a lot of fluids and takes medicines such as aspirin to treat symptoms. Patients can recover in two to four days of metal fever. When returning to work, it is important to reduce exposure to metal vapors as they may be more vulnerable to future episodes of the disease. People with a lifelong history of work in poorly ventilated environments can regularly experience a fever of metal smoke and could develop serious health complications.

Safety laws in the workplace require measures such as proper ventilation and protection of respiratory equipment for workers. SupervisoryThey must make sure that their employees adhere to the law, even if the equipment is unpleasant or heavy, and should regularly check the ventilation systems to confirm that they work properly. It is important to train new employees and have a security officer who can regularly check working conditions. People who run their own shops and work themselves should be careful when working with hazardous materials, as they can become dizziness and lightened if they are exposed to toxins. This could make them difficult for them to protect themselves.