Cases of polymer fume fever, also known as "Teflon flu" because the illness is linked to fumes from nonstick pans, are on the rise. Poison centers across the United States recorded 267 suspected cases ...

Symptoms of polymer fume fever typically appear within a few hours of exposure but can be delayed up to 24 hours. Despite these symptoms, laboratory tests and chest radiographs often show normal ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Non-stick frying pans and other kitchen appliances have been linked to some health problems, including Teflon Flu. Poison Control Centers released reports that showed suspected ...

Many brands claim to have safer chemical coatings on their pots and pans. But can you trust what’s on the label?

Grinding PTFE with chunks of sodium metal creates sodium fluoride in a solvent-free reaction that aims to avoid landfills ...

For some more NASA research into Teflon's combustability, there's also this paper, "A Model for the Burning of Teflon," though it doesn't look like more than the abstract is available online: Teflon ...

Fumes from nonstick pans can cause illness if theyre heated at too high of a temperature (Photo by: Newscast/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) null - Cases of polymer fume fever, also known as ...

1. What is Teflon flu? Teflon flu, also known as polymer fume fever, is a temporary condition caused by inhaling fumes from overheated Teflon-coated cookware. It is characterized by symptoms such as ...