I breathed in some metal dust today...how bad it that

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Get the paint and cover tested for lead and cadmium etc. my guess is that its unlikely that steel particles would be so tiny to be breath in easily but paint and the fine dust even from the stone might.

3M Particulate Respirator 3M 8210 N95 is what I use for sanding and grinding. Is that sufficient?
 
have you seen a doctor yet?
frankly i'd be more worried about the mechanical effects of the dust as opposed to the chemicals in the paint etc etc
i presume smokers put more crap in their lungs daily than what you did, but none of it potentially hard and abrasive crap
 
crustaceanmick said:
OK. :( Now that we've had all these responsibly serious replies recommending immediate medical attention, which I totally agree with, I just gotta say;

DON'T stand too close to that MRI machine!!! :eek: :D
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Gollnick said:
If there's a concern about metal in the lungs, they won't do an MRI.
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JOKE: A short story or ironic depiction of a situation communicated with the intent of being humorous. (Wikipedia)


. . . . I guess you just had to be there.


Seriously though. Everybody knows they wouldn't do an MRI.
If they magnetized him, he would point to the north for the rest of his life! :D
 
severedthumbs said:
yeah getting hit in the head all day long had nothing to do with it.
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Thats the point recent evidence proves other wise.
I will explain to you so you understand since they stopped using this treatment on cuts parkinsons rates have fallen to normal rates in line with the rest of the population.
Im not saying getting punched in the head is good for you i box and know it isnt but no your wrong getting punched in the head isnt the reason for parkinson in boxers in genral.
 
SkagSig40 said:
Oh crap! What kind of problems might I be facing? I'm 30 by the way and have always been extreemly healthy.
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I speak from experience.I was put out of work for breathing metal dust on my job.go to a pulmologist and have him check You out.metal dust can scar the lungs leading to Plumonary Fibrosis.
 
SkagSig40 = Glad you're feeling better now. I hope I didn't come across as indifferent.
 
Daniel Koster said:
SkagSig40 = Glad you're feeling better now. I hope I didn't come across as indifferent.
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Nope not indifferent, just came across as: been there done that.
SkagSig40, I am happy to hear you are feeling better. Lessons learned for all:
Breath stuff not meant to be breathed, it will make you sorry.
Not the first person to larn that lesson the hard way.

Matt
 
Esav Benyamin said:
That might be a valuable treatment for a budding outdoorsman.
He would never have to worry about leaving the compass at home!
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Well, what if he starts defying gravity and shoots devastating sparks out of his eyes? First thing I'd do is go back and deal with the boss... A manhole up the "manhole", might teach him a good lesson.

Sorry, I know it's not in good taste, and it's really a serious situation. But, there it is.
 
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Daniel Koster said:
SkagSig40 - we go back aways...so I hope you don't mind me saying...


When I read the title of your thread....I, um....kinda chuckled....ok..more like LMAO...but you get the idea. :D

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Anyway...I think you'll be ok. As long as there wasn't lead in the paint of those dust-covers. And anytime I've been anywhere where lead-in-the-paint was even a slight concern....over-caution has been the norm. So...I doubt there was lead in the paint. That would've been a pretty bad oversight. And, you'd probably be laid up right now (or dead) from the extremely high exposure.


So, I'm going to guess that your internals are going to freak out over it for a few days...and then you'll be fine. The body does a good job of ridding itself of most of the bad stuff we take in everyday. It's the long-term repeated exposures....and high-density single exposures that get people.

So, if you're still on your feet today/tonight...you should be fine. If you start having serious breathing problems....head to the ER and get it checked out.

I don't know your current health situation...assuming all is in order.



Anyway...the reason I chuckled about the title...is....well, from my point of view it's like a trucker hearing someone say "Man, I've been sitting in the car all day and I hurt like crazy". My knee-jerk reaction was to think..."Welcome to the Club.....pull up a chair" :D

Dan
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I kind of laughed at myself too! :D
 
I'm late to the party too, but here's my two cents. Don't go to the ER. Make an appointment to see your MD as soon as possible. The ER is not your primary contact with medicine. Your airway isn't closing off, you're not bleeding out, you don't have chest pain or stabbing pain in your head, it's not an emergency.

You're coughing a little.

Not saying it's not serious, it's just not an emergency. People make appointments with their MD to get their brain tumors checked out.

Make an appointment or go to an urgent care center and get a referral.
 
Peak_Oil said:
I'm late to the party too, but here's my two cents. Don't go to the ER. Make an appointment to see your MD as soon as possible. The ER is not your primary contact with medicine. Your airway isn't closing off, you're not bleeding out, you don't have chest pain or stabbing pain in your head, it's not an emergency.

You're coughing a little.

Not saying it's not serious, it's just not an emergency. People make appointments with their MD to get their brain tumors checked out.

Make an appointment or go to an urgent care center and get a referral.
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I respectfully disagree.
He started the thread on a Sunday when most doctors are not open for business. Had he called his MD on Sunday they would likely have said go to the ER or offered that as an option as they can not diagnose a problem on the phone. It is impossible to evaluate lung function or need for therapy by phone or forum. The OP may have wanted or needed to be armed with authoritative information before returning to work.

This is Tuesday...........
 
annr said:
I respectfully disagree.
He started the thread on a Sunday when most doctors are not open for business. Had he called his MD on Sunday they would likely have said go to the ER or offered that as an option as they can not diagnose a problem on the phone. It is impossible to evaluate lung function or need for therapy by phone or forum. The OP may have wanted or needed to be armed with authoritative information before returning to work.

This is Tuesday...........
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There's no lung function test equipment available in an ER either. You can get an xray, but that doesn't test lung functionality. The pulmonologist isn't going to come in before Monday morning anyway.

I'm just letting you guys know how an ER works and why you should make an appointment to see your MD rather than going to an ER. ERs are for emergencies. Like bleeding out, 10/10 pain, can't breathe, etc.

It's always fun to have some joker come into the ER for ankle pain at 3AM Sunday morning when he's had his pain for four and a half years. No, we don't have an "ankle doctor" around right now, you'll have to see your MD during the week and get a referral to a specialist.

I'm not bagging on anyone, just letting you know that ERs are for emergencies.
 
Even though you are feeling better you should still consult your doctor and see if you get referred to the Hospital. It's great you are feeling better and it's a good sign but do see a Doctor so they can give a proper check-up for any long term complications. Seeing a doctor and explaining the situation will also mean that they have it on record and you have a great case if you need to sue.

Remember: Health first, money after!
 
SkagSig40 said:
I kind of laughed at myself too! :D
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Hey Skag, Crusty Mick here.
I'm glad to see you've been able to keep your sense of humor through all this. :thumbup:

My kidding around isn't born from indifference. I've been in construction for about 35 years, so I've had concerns on a number of occasions about exposure to hazardous materials.

I'm not by any means a medical professional, but my understanding is that the lungs can deal with most airborne particulate matter (asbestos being a notable exception) unless overwhelmed by sheer volume. I'm inclined to think that you're probably alright, but just the same it would be a good idea to at least talk to a medical professional and possibly a hazardous material professional as well. OSHA may have some useful information or referrals.
Also, my "google fu" is not strong, but I can find out almost ANYTHING by just entering "key" words or phrases and then following the links. You could give that a shot.

Anyhow, as a former, wayback, boss of mine (A Recon Marine recently returned from Vietnam) used to say; "Death is not an excuse! Get back to work!!"

best regards, CM.
 
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crustaceanmick said:
Hey Skag, Crusty Mick here.
I'm glad to see you've been able to keep your sense of humor through all this. :thumbup:

My kidding around isn't born from indifference. I've been in construction for about 35 years, so I've had concerns on a number of occasions about exposure to hazardous materials.

I'm not by any means a medical professional, but my understanding is that the lungs can deal with most airborne particulate matter (asbestos being a notable exception) unless overwhelmed by sheer volume. I'm inclined to think that you're probably alright, but just the same it would be a good idea to at least talk to a medical professional and possibly a hazardous material professional as well. OSHA may have some useful information or referrals.
Also, my "google fu" is not strong, but I can find out almost ANYTHING by just entering "key" words or phrases and then following the links. You could give that a shot.

Anyhow, as a former, wayback, boss of mine (A Recon Marine recently returned from Vietnam) used to say; "Death is not an excuse! Get back to work!!"

best regards, CM.
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Thank you and many thanks to all! I'll keep you posted!
 
I still cannot believe someone would do something like that and post on bladeforums before going to talk to actual doctors....just amazing.
 
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