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What effects can result from inhaling excessive amounts of zinc compounds?

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A labeled diagram of the periodic table entry for zinc, showing its atomic number 30, symbol Zn, atomic weight 65.38, electron configuration, name, hexagonal crystal structure, solid state at room temperature, and classification as a transition metal.
zinc

Inhaling excessive amounts of zinc compounds can lead to several temporary toxic manifestations. These effects include fever, excessive salivation, and a cough that may be severe enough to induce vomiting. Importantly, these symptoms are not permanent.1