Can exposure to fuel vapours cause heavy chest and difficult breathing?
Patient: I just had one of our technicians go to the hosptial - felt like someone was sitting on his chest and it was hard to breathe.  the 17' Center Console boat he was working on does have a fuel leak, so he may have been around some fuel vapors a little bit. Doctor: Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .*  The fuel vapors that obstruct the airway  may be prime reason  for  the      heavy chest and breathlessness .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards dear take care .