Polymer fume fever is due to:-: (A) Burning of Polytetrafluoroethylene, (B) Nitrobenzene poisoning, (C) Bagging abuse, (D) Huffing abuse
Answer is A. Polymer fume fever results from inhalation of gases produced by burning of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon). It is similar in presentation to metal fume fever, with sho-term, flu-like symptoms of sore throat, fever, shivering, and weakness. Require only symptomatic treatment.