Fire eating

When the fire eating fire artists extinguishes a burning torch in his mouth (not to be confused with fire breathing ).

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When fire eating the flame of the torch is stifled. The holding fire artist before he takes the torch in his mouth, the air, thereby reducing the carbon dioxide content is increased in the breath of fire swallower. If he takes the torch in his mouth, he breathes out slightly, so that the torch will be choked by carbon dioxide. This process requires long practice and is very dangerous. It should never be without a competent person who should also have first aid knowledge, carried out.

Tricks

Many fire-eaters also master tricks like sticking the torch between the teeth and the re-ignition of the torch with fuel residues on the lips.

Hazards

The fire-eating holds many dangers, not only the combustion. Even in complete focus and attention of the artist still remain hazards.

Burns

If the artist does not fire exhales strong enough or even inhaling, suggests the flame into the throat and causes burns of the nose to burns of the neck.

Pneumonia

If fuel is inhaled by the torch, it enters the lungs, where it causes serious damage ( depending on the type of fuel ). This so-called lipid pneumonia or " chemical inflammation " is triggered by the destruction of the phospholipid film of the alveoli and can cause a fatal pulmonary edema or severe bacterial pneumonia. This mechanism is independent of the means used, or its purity, and is caused only by the physical properties thereof. Serious warning signs of a lipid pneumonia are persistent coughing fits. In the German poison control centers in 2000 and 2001 more than 100 cases of this kind have been recorded over the years.

Poisoning and irritation

Many of the fuels used for fire eating are harmful or even toxic. This risk is underestimated by many, as even the contact of the fuel with skin may be dangerous. Poisoning caused by ingestion or inhalation of the vapors of the fuel or the fuel itself

Tumors

Due to the frequent chronic burns and irritation in the mouth, the rate is increased in oral cavity carcinomas in fire-eaters.