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When a victim inhales smoke, it produces injury through several mechanisms, including: \u2022 Thermal injury to the upper airway \u2022 Irritation or chemical injury to the airways from soot \u2022 Asphyxiation \u2022 Toxicity from carbon monoxide (CO) and other gases such as… Continue reading Symptoms of Smoke Inhalation<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2019-02-19","dateModified":"2026-03-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Samer Habbas, Esq","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/328046d5a3bfc49c9999e96862d136a3f4bc810c33ae5a18d4d702bce2c20ecf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/328046d5a3bfc49c9999e96862d136a3f4bc810c33ae5a18d4d702bce2c20ecf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Samer Habbas & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1241504_HabbasLogoUpdates_Logo1_Op1Black_060822-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1241504_HabbasLogoUpdates_Logo1_Op1Black_060822-scaled.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bigstock-196997704.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bigstock-196997704.jpg","height":1067,"width":1600},"url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/symptoms-of-smoke-inhalation\/","about":["Orange County Personal Injury"],"wordCount":501,"articleBody":"Smoke inhalation is one of the leading causes of death resulting from fires. When a victim inhales smoke, it produces injury through several mechanisms, including:\u2022 Thermal injury to the upper airway\u2022 Irritation or chemical injury to the airways from soot\u2022 Asphyxiation\u2022 Toxicity from carbon monoxide (CO) and other gases such as cyanideIf the fire that resulted in injury was caused by the negligent actions of another party, the victim may be entitled to monetary compensation. These cases can be complicated. As such, it is imperative to immediately hire an Orange County personal injury attorney who specifically handles fire accident cases.What Is Smoke Inhalation?Smoke inhalation happens when you breathe in the products of combustion during a fire. Combustion results from the rapid breakdown of a substance by heat (more commonly referred to as burning). Smoke is a mixture of heated particles and gases. The exact composition of smoke or type of smoke produced by fire depends on the products being burned, the temperature of the fire, and the amount of oxygen available.What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Smoke Inhalation?There many symptoms you may develop after exposure to smoke. If you notice any of these, it is imperative that you immediately seek medical attention. Common symptoms of smoke inhalation include:\u2022 Cough \u2013 The smoke irritates the respiratory tract causing it to secrete mucus. Bronchospasm and increased mucus lead to reflex coughing. The mucus may be either clear or black, depending on the degree of burned particles deposited in the lungs and trachea.\u2022 Shortness of breath \u2013 Shortness of breath may be caused by direct injury to the respiratory tracts leading to a decreased level of oxygen in the blood. This can result in rapid breathing or shortness of breath.\u2022 Hoarseness or noisy breathing \u2013 Hoarseness or noisy breathing may be a sign that fluids are trapped in the upper airway where they may cause a blockage. Another reason for this symptom may be irritation of the vocal cords causing spasm and constriction of the airways.\u2022 Eye irritation \u2013 Smoke inhalation can easily cause the eyes to become red and irritated. Smoke exposure and inhalation can also burn the corneas.\u2022 Change in skin color \u2013 Smoke inhalation can change the skin color, ranging from pale to bluish to cherry red.\u2022 Headache \u2013 Exposure to any fire can cause victims to inhale various amounts of carbon monoxide. Headaches is a major symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning.Contact an Experienced Orange County Smoke Inhalation Injury LawyerIf you or a loved has suffered a smoke inhalation injury in an accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, you should discuss your legal options with an attorney as you may be entitled to compensation.The Orange County smoke injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas advocate for our clients\u2019 full financial recovery through hard work and aggressive lawyering. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our attorneys, please call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas at 888-848-5084."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Symptoms of Smoke Inhalation","item":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/symptoms-of-smoke-inhalation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]