special subjects
Metal Fume Fever and Polymer Fume Fever
Prognosis
Metal fume fever usually resolves on its own 12 to 48 hours after the last exposure to zinc or other metal fumes. However, symptoms may reappear if exposure is repeated. Repeated exposures to metal fumes may result in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (COPD), The prognosis for people with polymer fume fever is similar to that for people with metal fume fever. 