Kerosene is a type of fuel oil used for
lighting, heating and cooking. Like many fuel
oils, it is derived from crude oil. Kerosene is
a liquid at room temperature, but it can
evaporate; therefore, people can be exposed
to kerosene by getting it on their skin or by
inhaling the fumes. Direct exposure to the
kerosene or a byproduct of burning the
kerosene, such as carbon monoxide, can
produce negative health effects.
Respiratory Problems
According to the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
people who regularly use kerosene heaters
do not have more respiratory diseases than
the general population. However, inhaling
kerosene might cause a short-term change
in the way you smell or taste things. Also,
inhaling kerosene fumes might cause some
people to become dizzy or nauseated.
Breathing the fumes long-term could result
in neurological or kidney damage, including
blood clots that damage the brain, heart or
other organs.
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms
These symptoms caused by kerosene
heaters most often appear in children who
have tried to drink the kerosene, according
to the ATSDR. Symptoms of kerosene
poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea,
stomach cramps or swelling in the stomach,
coughing, restlessness, and drowsiness or
unconsciousness. Because children might
try to drink kerosene from cans or tanks as
well as from the heater, keep all kerosene
containers out of a child's reach, and teach
him never to touch the heater, even if it is
not on.
Burns and Fire
To avoid these, the Consumer Product Safety
Commission recommends using all
protective equipment that comes with a
kerosene heater, including any grills or
covers designed to protect people from
coming into contact with hot elements. To
reduce the risk of fire, always fill the
kerosene heater outdoors, and do not leave
the heater running unattended. If burns
occur, run cool---not cold---water over the
effected area, and call your physician or local
emergency services immediately.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, carbon monoxide
poisoning is more common among
kerosene heater users than poisoning from
breathing the fumes. Carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning's first symptoms include fatigue
and possibly chest pain, followed by
dizziness, nausea, confusion and lack of
coordination. Carbon monoxide poisoning
can be fatal. If anyone in your house starts
feeling unwell while the kerosene heater is
being used, turn off the heater and move
everyone in the house to a location with
plenty of fresh air---outdoors if possible.
lighting, heating and cooking. Like many fuel
oils, it is derived from crude oil. Kerosene is
a liquid at room temperature, but it can
evaporate; therefore, people can be exposed
to kerosene by getting it on their skin or by
inhaling the fumes. Direct exposure to the
kerosene or a byproduct of burning the
kerosene, such as carbon monoxide, can
produce negative health effects.
Respiratory Problems
According to the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
people who regularly use kerosene heaters
do not have more respiratory diseases than
the general population. However, inhaling
kerosene might cause a short-term change
in the way you smell or taste things. Also,
inhaling kerosene fumes might cause some
people to become dizzy or nauseated.
Breathing the fumes long-term could result
in neurological or kidney damage, including
blood clots that damage the brain, heart or
other organs.
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms
These symptoms caused by kerosene
heaters most often appear in children who
have tried to drink the kerosene, according
to the ATSDR. Symptoms of kerosene
poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea,
stomach cramps or swelling in the stomach,
coughing, restlessness, and drowsiness or
unconsciousness. Because children might
try to drink kerosene from cans or tanks as
well as from the heater, keep all kerosene
containers out of a child's reach, and teach
him never to touch the heater, even if it is
not on.
Burns and Fire
To avoid these, the Consumer Product Safety
Commission recommends using all
protective equipment that comes with a
kerosene heater, including any grills or
covers designed to protect people from
coming into contact with hot elements. To
reduce the risk of fire, always fill the
kerosene heater outdoors, and do not leave
the heater running unattended. If burns
occur, run cool---not cold---water over the
effected area, and call your physician or local
emergency services immediately.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, carbon monoxide
poisoning is more common among
kerosene heater users than poisoning from
breathing the fumes. Carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning's first symptoms include fatigue
and possibly chest pain, followed by
dizziness, nausea, confusion and lack of
coordination. Carbon monoxide poisoning
can be fatal. If anyone in your house starts
feeling unwell while the kerosene heater is
being used, turn off the heater and move
everyone in the house to a location with
plenty of fresh air---outdoors if possible.
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