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I Just Burnt A Non-stick Pan, And I Heard That
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Question : I just burnt a non-stick pan, and I heard that the gas came out is bad for you. And I stay in that environment for about an hour, now I am saying in my own room and keep the door close and the window open. Now I feel kind of bad, what should I do now? And how can I know if I get poisoning? Thanks.
I just burnt a non-stick pan, and I heard that the gas came out is bad for you. And I stay in that environment for about an hour, now I am saying in my own room and keep the door close and the window open. Now I feel kind of bad, what should I do now? And how can I know if I get poisoning? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Non stick cookware has a Teflon coating,which is responsible for food not sticking over it.
At high temperatures,Teflon may break to release toxic fumes which are basically fluoropolymers.
These fumes can cause reversible flu-like symptoms known as polymer fume fever.
These fumes have also been related to cancers in long run but studies are still going on to validate it.,
The fumes emitted might be toxic and one should avoid inhaling them but probably you are never going to breathe enough of them to cause some significant health hazard.
Now a days(after 2013),even Teflon is made from some safer alternatives,which is not that bad even at high temperatures.
It is unlikely that you have been poisoned or you would suffer from some great health hazard.
Time being,you should be in a well ventilated room and be taking deep breaths (so that residues of fluoro compounds don't pile up and are excreted out).
Be well hydrated.
The symptoms (if any) will wean off very shortly.
If the symptoms do not improve,see your clinician.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Non stick cookware has a Teflon coating,which is responsible for food not sticking over it.
At high temperatures,Teflon may break to release toxic fumes which are basically fluoropolymers.
These fumes can cause reversible flu-like symptoms known as polymer fume fever.
These fumes have also been related to cancers in long run but studies are still going on to validate it.,
The fumes emitted might be toxic and one should avoid inhaling them but probably you are never going to breathe enough of them to cause some significant health hazard.
Now a days(after 2013),even Teflon is made from some safer alternatives,which is not that bad even at high temperatures.
It is unlikely that you have been poisoned or you would suffer from some great health hazard.
Time being,you should be in a well ventilated room and be taking deep breaths (so that residues of fluoro compounds don't pile up and are excreted out).
Be well hydrated.
The symptoms (if any) will wean off very shortly.
If the symptoms do not improve,see your clinician.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Non stick cookware has a Teflon coating,which is responsible for food not sticking over it.
At high temperatures,Teflon may break to release toxic fumes which are basically fluoropolymers.
These fumes can cause reversible flu-like symptoms known as polymer fume fever.
These fumes have also been related to cancers in long run but studies are still going on to validate it.,
The fumes emitted might be toxic and one should avoid inhaling them but probably you are never going to breathe enough of them to cause some significant health hazard.
Now a days(after 2013),even Teflon is made from some safer alternatives,which is not that bad even at high temperatures.
It is unlikely that you have been poisoned or you would suffer from some great health hazard.
Time being,you should be in a well ventilated room and be taking deep breaths (so that residues of fluoro compounds don't pile up and are excreted out).
Be well hydrated.
The symptoms (if any) will wean off very shortly.
If the symptoms do not improve,see your clinician.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Non stick cookware has a Teflon coating,which is responsible for food not sticking over it.
At high temperatures,Teflon may break to release toxic fumes which are basically fluoropolymers.
These fumes can cause reversible flu-like symptoms known as polymer fume fever.
These fumes have also been related to cancers in long run but studies are still going on to validate it.,
The fumes emitted might be toxic and one should avoid inhaling them but probably you are never going to breathe enough of them to cause some significant health hazard.
Now a days(after 2013),even Teflon is made from some safer alternatives,which is not that bad even at high temperatures.
It is unlikely that you have been poisoned or you would suffer from some great health hazard.
Time being,you should be in a well ventilated room and be taking deep breaths (so that residues of fluoro compounds don't pile up and are excreted out).
Be well hydrated.
The symptoms (if any) will wean off very shortly.
If the symptoms do not improve,see your clinician.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thanks, but I cannot stay outside of my room, so can I just let the air flow and I will be fine?
And just to make sure, although I feel sick, it will not have long-term haem, right?
And what about the food and dishes expose in my kitchen? Thanks
And just to make sure, although I feel sick, it will not have long-term haem, right?
And what about the food and dishes expose in my kitchen? Thanks
Thanks, but I cannot stay outside of my room, so can I just let the air flow and I will be fine?
And just to make sure, although I feel sick, it will not have long-term haem, right?
And what about the food and dishes expose in my kitchen? Thanks
And just to make sure, although I feel sick, it will not have long-term haem, right?
And what about the food and dishes expose in my kitchen? Thanks
Brief Answer:
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Even if you are indoors,open the doors and windows to ensure a good air flow.
Do belly breathing.
Ventilate your kitchen well.
Turn on the exhaust fan to help clear the residual fumes.
Wash the exposed dishes before using.
The food exposed to fumes should be safe to consume.
Better to avoid consuming the food cooked on the burnt and damaged pan.
Don't reuse the burnt pan ( if at all it is still usable).
Henceforth,don't overheat the non stick cookware.
Happy living.
Regards.
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Even if you are indoors,open the doors and windows to ensure a good air flow.
Do belly breathing.
Ventilate your kitchen well.
Turn on the exhaust fan to help clear the residual fumes.
Wash the exposed dishes before using.
The food exposed to fumes should be safe to consume.
Better to avoid consuming the food cooked on the burnt and damaged pan.
Don't reuse the burnt pan ( if at all it is still usable).
Henceforth,don't overheat the non stick cookware.
Happy living.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Even if you are indoors,open the doors and windows to ensure a good air flow.
Do belly breathing.
Ventilate your kitchen well.
Turn on the exhaust fan to help clear the residual fumes.
Wash the exposed dishes before using.
The food exposed to fumes should be safe to consume.
Better to avoid consuming the food cooked on the burnt and damaged pan.
Don't reuse the burnt pan ( if at all it is still usable).
Henceforth,don't overheat the non stick cookware.
Happy living.
Regards.
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Even if you are indoors,open the doors and windows to ensure a good air flow.
Do belly breathing.
Ventilate your kitchen well.
Turn on the exhaust fan to help clear the residual fumes.
Wash the exposed dishes before using.
The food exposed to fumes should be safe to consume.
Better to avoid consuming the food cooked on the burnt and damaged pan.
Don't reuse the burnt pan ( if at all it is still usable).
Henceforth,don't overheat the non stick cookware.
Happy living.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
OK, thanks. And how long to heat the pan is consindering be "overheat"? 2 min? half an hour?
THANKS
THANKS
OK, thanks. And how long to heat the pan is consindering be "overheat"? 2 min? half an hour?
THANKS
THANKS
Brief Answer:
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Most lightweight pan get optimally heated up in under two minutes.
Some may take up to maximum 4 minutes.
Don't preheat the empty pan and don't cook on high heat and power burners.
Best regards.
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Most lightweight pan get optimally heated up in under two minutes.
Some may take up to maximum 4 minutes.
Don't preheat the empty pan and don't cook on high heat and power burners.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Most lightweight pan get optimally heated up in under two minutes.
Some may take up to maximum 4 minutes.
Don't preheat the empty pan and don't cook on high heat and power burners.
Best regards.
INHALATION OF TEFLON FUMES ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE YOU VERY SICK.
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Most lightweight pan get optimally heated up in under two minutes.
Some may take up to maximum 4 minutes.
Don't preheat the empty pan and don't cook on high heat and power burners.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Because last time (not this time I burnt my pan) I burn my pan without anything in it for like 5 minutes, but I didn't see anything different there, so can I still using them? And what if I am already using it
Because last time (not this time I burnt my pan) I burn my pan without anything in it for like 5 minutes, but I didn't see anything different there, so can I still using them? And what if I am already using it
Brief Answer:
Inhalation of FLUOROPOLYMERS released after burning
Detailed Answer:
If the Teflon coating is flaking off, you are not supposed to use it. If not, then there is no harm in using it.
Regards.
Inhalation of FLUOROPOLYMERS released after burning
Detailed Answer:
If the Teflon coating is flaking off, you are not supposed to use it. If not, then there is no harm in using it.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Inhalation of FLUOROPOLYMERS released after burning
Detailed Answer:
If the Teflon coating is flaking off, you are not supposed to use it. If not, then there is no harm in using it.
Regards.
Inhalation of FLUOROPOLYMERS released after burning
Detailed Answer:
If the Teflon coating is flaking off, you are not supposed to use it. If not, then there is no harm in using it.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
WHat is there are some Scratch?
Thanks
Thanks
WHat is there are some Scratch?
Thanks
Thanks
Brief Answer:
MAJOR BREACH MAY BE RELEASING FREE TEFLON,WHICH MIGHT BE GETTING INGESTED
Detailed Answer:
Non stick cookware with major scratches can be hazardous.
Regards.
MAJOR BREACH MAY BE RELEASING FREE TEFLON,WHICH MIGHT BE GETTING INGESTED
Detailed Answer:
Non stick cookware with major scratches can be hazardous.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
MAJOR BREACH MAY BE RELEASING FREE TEFLON,WHICH MIGHT BE GETTING INGESTED
Detailed Answer:
Non stick cookware with major scratches can be hazardous.
Regards.
MAJOR BREACH MAY BE RELEASING FREE TEFLON,WHICH MIGHT BE GETTING INGESTED
Detailed Answer:
Non stick cookware with major scratches can be hazardous.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
But what if I already used it, while I didn't feel really sick.
THANKS
THANKS
But what if I already used it, while I didn't feel really sick.
THANKS
THANKS
Brief Answer:
USE OF SCRATCHED NON STICK COOKWARE
Detailed Answer:
It is impossible to quantify the risk,you have been exposed till now.
If your pan is damaged, discard it immediately so that your health in preserved in the future.
Warm regards.
USE OF SCRATCHED NON STICK COOKWARE
Detailed Answer:
It is impossible to quantify the risk,you have been exposed till now.
If your pan is damaged, discard it immediately so that your health in preserved in the future.
Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
USE OF SCRATCHED NON STICK COOKWARE
Detailed Answer:
It is impossible to quantify the risk,you have been exposed till now.
If your pan is damaged, discard it immediately so that your health in preserved in the future.
Warm regards.
USE OF SCRATCHED NON STICK COOKWARE
Detailed Answer:
It is impossible to quantify the risk,you have been exposed till now.
If your pan is damaged, discard it immediately so that your health in preserved in the future.
Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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