Risks of Burning Poison Ivy

If you’re hosting a bonfire or gearing up to burn some brush, you’re probably already thinking about fire safety. However, you may not be thinking about the danger of burning poison ivy.

Is it Dangerous to Burn Poison Ivy?

In short, yes, burning poison ivy is dangerous. When poison ivy is burned, particles of urushiol can be carried through the air. Urushiol is the oily resin in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac that causes a reaction.

Symptoms Caused by Burning Poison Ivy

Coming into contact with or breathing smoke from poison ivy can cause serious health issues. Even though you may not come into direct contact with the plant, you can still get a rash from the smoke, and often this rash occurs on the lips, or inside of the mouth and throat.

Inhaling poison ivy smoke can lead to respiratory problems, such as difficulty breathing due to swelling. If swelling is severe enough, your airways can swell shut. Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing this symptom.

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