Possible Causes for exposure to metal fumes Metal Fume Fever Seven reports published over the past 88 years were identified that contain original human data and purport to document that exposure to copper dust or fume caused metal fume [utah.pure.elsevier.com] Abstract A systematic search was made of the world literature concerned with possible adverse health effects of inhalation exposure to copper fume and dust. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] IgE-mediated acute and late phase reactions associated with occupational metal fume exposure are rare compared with the more common metal fume fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Inhalation of Cadmium Fumes Zinc oxide fumes are also generated, and may cause metal fume fever if there is sufficient exposure. 3. [nontoxichub.com] Metal Fume Fever/Polymer Fume Fever Environmental Sources of Exposure First described in the early 19th century, metal fume fever, also known as brazier’s disease or “Monday [clinicaladvisor.com] See Manganese Exposure From Welding Fumes: Know the Legal Limits. [welding-rod-dangers.com] Polymer Fume Fever Onset of symptoms typically occurs 4-10 h following the exposure to metal-containing fumes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It is caused by exposure to the fume of certain metals - commonly zinc. [twi-global.com] Compared to metal fume fever, polymer fume fever has a more varied clinical presentation, the severity of which depends upon the specific conditions of exposure. [semanticscholar.org] Exposure to Zinc Oxide Fumes Metal Fume fever from exposure to Zinc Oxide fume caused by welding, burning, or brazing galvanized metal- Headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, thirst, nausea, vomiting, [threesixtysafety.com] Metal fume fever is considered to be a reversible symptom after exposure; however, increasing clinical evidence has found that exposure to metal fumes results in adverse health [nature.com] Therefore when metal fume fever symptoms begin, you should immediately avoid further exposure. [healthfully.com] Bronchitis Long-term exposure to dust, fumes and other industrial chemicals may also result in this condition. [docdoc.com.sg] […] cement, grain working, textile industry (cotton, hemp, flax dust) and welding (irritant gases, metal fumes, dusts) (Benowitz & Hua, 2004). [intechopen.com] This is usually seen in patients who work at coal and mining sites as well as in metal molding, textile, and livestock industries. [docdoc.com.sg] Stomatitis […] to dyes, acid fumes, heavy metals, or metal or mineral dusts Tobacco (nicotinic stomatitis, particularly pipe smoker’s palate [hyperkeratotic palate with red dots at the [msdmanuals.com] The relation of symptoms to food, drugs, oral hygiene materials (eg, toothpaste, mouth rinses), and other substances (particularly occupational exposure to chemicals, metals [msdmanuals.com] fumes, or dust) is sought. [msdmanuals.com] Acute Respiratory Infection Other rare causes of ILI include leukemia and metal fume fever. ILI occurs in some horses after intramuscular injection of vaccines. [en.wikipedia.org] If a person with ILI also has either a history of exposure or an occupational or environmental risk of exposure to Bacillus anthracis (anthrax), then a differential diagnosis [en.wikipedia.org] Idiopathic Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia He has been working as a bicycle mechanic but denied significant exposure to metal fumes at his work place. [ijcasereportsandimages.com] Zinc Chloride Poisoning Angioedema and urticaria as acute and late phase reaction to zinc fume exposure with associated metal fume fever like syndrome. Am. J. Ind. Med., 12,331, 1987. [colorisk.fr] Metal Fume Fever/Polymer Fume Fever Environmental Sources of Exposure First described in the early 19th century, metal fume fever, also known as brazier’s disease or “Monday [clinicaladvisor.com] Adverse health effects of exposure to welding fumes and gases include chronic and acute poisoning, metal fume fever, irritation of the respiratory tract, emphysema, pneumoconiosis [blog.pksafety.com] Staphylococcus Aureus […] to dyes, acid fumes, heavy metals, or metal or mineral dusts Tobacco (nicotinic stomatitis, particularly pipe smoker’s palate [hyperkeratotic palate with red dots at the [merckmanuals.com] The relation of symptoms to food, drugs, oral hygiene materials (eg, toothpaste, mouth rinses), and other substances (particularly occupational exposure to chemicals, metals [merckmanuals.com] fumes, or dust) is sought. [merckmanuals.com] Alzheimer Disease As welders are exposed to metal fumes containing established neurotoxicants such as lead, aluminium and manganese, a possible role of other risk factors cannot be excluded [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In the Swedish study mentioned, 1 which included relatively young subjects (very few subjects were 76 years at the end of follow‐up), welders comprised 70% of the highest exposure [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Emphysema Eight out of 10 cases of COPD are caused by smoking. [21] Chronic occupational exposure to inhaled mineral dusts, metal fumes, organic dusts (e.g. wood, grains), diesel exhaust [emedicine.medscape.com] Spontaneous Abortion and exposures to dust (binary) and noise (binary); the husband’s use of alcohol (binary), previous smoking (binary), and exposure to any toxins including solvents, metals [doi.org] gases, fumes, or acids (binary); and the wife’s body mass index (binary, body mass index of RESULTS About 45 percent of the husbands included in this report smoked fewer [doi.org] Acute Laryngitis Exposure to zinc fume and sometimes to copper and magnesium fume causes metal fume fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Inhalation fever includes metal fume fever, polymer fume fever, and organic dust toxic syndrome, all of which share similar clinical findings and prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Welding, brazing, or flame cutting metal under poor ventilation are the typical conditions for cadmium exposure typically, while heated metal reclamation processes involve [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Some examples are the phenoxyacetic pesticides, hair dyes, metal fumes and organic solvents. [scielosp.org] Apart from the role of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the development of NHL, exposure to chemical agents like phenoxyacetic pesticides, hair dyes, metal [scielosp.org] fumes and organic solvents are suspected to be involved. [scielosp.org] Chronic Bronchitis […] to environmental risk factors (mineral dusts, organic dusts, fumes and vapours or metallic dusts). [clinicaltrials.gov] Disease (GOLD): Moderate - FEV1/FVC Percentage of Participants with Risk Factors [ Time Frame: 12 months prior to study visit ] Risk factors are defined as smoking status and exposure [clinicaltrials.gov] Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Long-term exposure to chemicals or irritants: These include soot, metal dust, exhaust fumes, lye, and silica dust. Sex: Males have a higher risk. [medicalnewstoday.com] Goodpasture Syndrome Exposure to hydrocarbon fumes, metallic dust, and certain drugs may also raise a person’s risk. [niddk.nih.gov] Exposure to hydrocarbon fumes, metallic dust, and certain drugs may also raise a person's risk In such cases, the immune system may attack organs or tissues because it mistakes [quizlet.com] Exposure to hydrocarbon fumes, metallic dust, and certain drugs, such as cocaine, may also raise a person’s risk. [niddk.nih.gov] Dementia Toxic exposure: People who work around solvents or heavy metal dust and fumes (lead especially) without adequate protective equipment may develop dementia from the damage [emedicinehealth.com] Some exposures can be treated, and avoiding further exposure can prevent further damage. [emedicinehealth.com] Inhalation of Phosgene Gas Exposure to metal fumes can cause damage to the body. Metal fume fever' is a known health effect when metal fumes, often containing zinc, are inhaled. [ilo.org] Continued exposure can lead to chronic symptoms and fibrosis of the lungs. Inhalation fever Inhalation fever includes polymer fume fever and metal fume fever. [app.croneri.co.uk] It usually appears on the day following that of the exposure. Gases do not necessarily have a warning odour at a dangerous concentration. [ilo.org] Zinc Deficiency Management of metal fume fever includes removing the patient from exposure, oxygen as required, and symptomatic treatment for pain and fever. [ 10 ] Zinc supplements A number [patient.info] Metal fume fever can also follow inhalation of fumes of copper, magnesium, aluminium, antimony, iron, manganese and nickel during welding, galvanising or smelting. [ 10 ] [patient.info] Symptoms may occur within 3-10 hours of exposure and usually resolve within 1-2 days. [patient.info] Carcinoma of the Male Breast fumes ( 92 ), making it difficult to determine if the excess risk is due to exposure to the high temperature itself or due to exposure to some other potential carcinogen. [cebp.aacrjournals.org] […] fields may be exposed to other potential carcinogens in addition to high temperatures, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), nitrogen oxides, nitrosamines, and metal [cebp.aacrjournals.org] Paranasal Sinus Cancer […] to Fumes e.g paint Fumes Exposure to Wood Cuttings Exposure to metal Cuttings Asbestos Expsore [anahatoncology.com] The most common risk factors for these cancers include exposure in the workplace to such substances as asbestos, wood dust, paint fumes, metal dusts, and tobacco. [roswellpark.org] Headaches Decreased vision or protrusion of the eyeball the nasal cavity the maxillary sinuses the ethmoid sinuses the spenoid sinuses the frontal sinuses Tobacco Long Time Exposure [anahatoncology.com] Parkinson Disease Sas, Teus van Laar, Anke Huss and Hans Kromhout, Occupational exposure to solvents, metals and welding fumes and risk of Parkinson's disease, Parkinsonism & Related Disorders [dx.doi.org] Subclavian Steal Syndrome […] to dyes, acid fumes, heavy metals, or metal or mineral dusts Tobacco (nicotinic stomatitis, particularly pipe smoker’s palate [hyperkeratotic palate with red dots at the [merckmanuals.com] The relation of symptoms to food, drugs, oral hygiene materials (eg, toothpaste, mouth rinses), and other substances (particularly occupational exposure to chemicals, metals [merckmanuals.com] fumes, or dust) is sought. [merckmanuals.com] Bronchial Adenocarcinoma Other risk factors include a family history of lung cancer, or occupational exposure to other agents such as silica, asbestos, radon, heavy metals, and diesel fumes, though [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Due to numerous carcinogens present in tobacco smoke, primary or secondary exposure increases risk proportional to the amount of exposure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Fibrosis Farmers, ranchers, hairdressers, stone cutters/polishers, and metal workers face a moderately increased risk of developing the disease because of exposure to these dusts or [my.clevelandclinic.org] metal, silica, bacteria, animal proteins, aerosol sprays, gases and fumes Medications such as nitrofurantoin, sulfasalazine, amiodarone, propranolol, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide [uvahealth.com] […] occupational fumes. [my.clevelandclinic.org] Laryngeal Lesion /plastic workers Exposure to paint Exposure to diesel and gasoline fumes Exposure to asbestos Exposure to radiation Laryngopharyngeal reflux A study by Zhao et al suggested [emedicine.medscape.com] […] laryngeal cancer include: Tobacco use Excessive ethanol use Male sex Increasing age Diets low in green leafy vegetables Diets rich in salt preserved meats and dietary fats Metal [emedicine.medscape.com] Chemical Pneumonitis Metal fume exposures are common to a number of trades and may result in the self-limited acute toxic syndrome of metal fume fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Metal Fume Fever Metal fume fever (MFF) is another self-limited, flu-like illness that develops after inhalation exposure, in this instance to metal fumes. [iloencyclopaedia.org] organic dust toxic syndrome, metal fume fever and polymer fume fever). [iloencyclopaedia.org] Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Farmers, ranchers, hairdressers, stone cutters/polishers, and metal workers face a moderately increased risk of developing the disease because of exposure to these dusts or [my.clevelandclinic.org] metal, silica, bacteria, animal proteins, aerosol sprays, gases and fumes Medications such as nitrofurantoin, sulfasalazine, amiodarone, propranolol, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide [uvahealth.com] […] occupational fumes. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
