Yesterday I went to pre-heat my oven and forgot I had left a large plastic container with a lid in the oven. I had stowed it there to keep it away from my young daughter and totally forgot about. I smelled something wierd and realized it was the oven. It was on fire. I was able to extinguish the fire, but the house smoked for a good half hour. The smell itself did not completely go away for several hours. I opened up the kitchen windows, but I stood right next to the stove for atleast 30 minutes getting all the burnt plastic off the oven racks. Today my throat is scratchy and a little painful and I swear I can "taste" the burnt plastic in the back of my throat. Other than that I feel fine. My older daugher, mentioned that she felt the same. Today I plan on cleaning the bottom of the oven since the melted plastic pooled at the bottom. Should I schedule a doctor's appointment or do you think we will be okay in time?
2007-07-31 18:51:36 · 7 answers · asked by gloria581 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Funny... I just had an oven fire last week and had the fire department at my house. It was a grease fire, though. Not plastic.
Burning plastic creates oxides of carbon, which is another way of saying carbon monoxide. It also creates dioxins and furans, which have been linked to cancer and respiratory diseases. Consulting with a doctor would not be overreacting.
2007-07-31 18:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call the doctor and get instructions from them. Yours was not the fireman plastic fire the last member spoke of. Don't let that panic you. Their fires are much greater than just the oven going up a little. I would wait it out and see...drink honey with tea to soothe the throat. If you are poisoned from it, the hospital will only monitor you and let it run its course. Your body (provided you both are in good health) should kick it out. I am not a medical practitioner. I would call and get their opinion.
~T
2007-07-31 19:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by Sally R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plastic fires produce some very toxic gases including cyanide. Plenty of fresh air will help. If you have symptoms
go to the A&E. at your nerest hospital.
2007-07-31 19:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, doctor. It will heal faster with proper attention and you may have significant damage that will get worse. Firemen hate plastic fires and wear respirators when around them.
2007-07-31 18:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It degrades your English skills. It appears you inhaled just enough to cause permanent damage.
2016-05-19 21:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by marian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should go to the doctor. Do not presume that everything will be ok. Smoke inhalation needs to be treated.
2007-07-31 19:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will be okay.
I would call the doctor and ask him. that way you get an answer without the expensive fee.
2007-07-31 18:54:08 · answer #7 · answered by leslie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋