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There is a characteristic pattern of features of inhalation injury resulting in systemic intoxication. If the patient does not die immediately, typically there is a decreasing level of consciousness progressing to stupor. With adequate support, there may be improvement with time and the following are typical symptoms:
However, certain symptoms or signs are associated with given agents, for example tetany with hydrofluoric acid.
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