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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula Cl 2 C 6 H 3 OCH 2 CO 2 H.It is usually referred to by its ISO common name 2,4-D. [4] It is a systemic herbicide that kills most broadleaf weeds by causing uncontrolled growth, but most grasses such as cereals, lawn turf, and grassland are relatively unaffected.
Treatment consists of two phases: stopping the urushiol contact that is causing the reaction (this must be done within minutes) [13] and, later, reducing the pain and itching. [4] Primary treatment involves washing exposed skin thoroughly with soap, cool water, and friction as soon as possible after exposure is discovered. [4]
The mainstays of treatment are removal from the source of lead and, for people who have significantly high blood lead levels or who have symptoms of poisoning, chelation therapy. [232] Treatment of iron, calcium, and zinc deficiencies, which are associated with increased lead absorption, is another part of treatment for lead poisoning. [233]
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T). The active ingredient of Agent Orange was an equal mixture of two phenoxy herbicides – 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) – in iso-octyl ester form, which contained traces of the dioxin 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo ...
Signs and symptoms can take as long as 14 days after exposure to appear. [2] They may include signs and symptoms commonly associated with hypersensitivity or infections. Common symptoms include: rashes and redness. [3] itching and urticaria. [2] joint pain , especially in finger and toe joints. [2] [3] fever, usually appears before rash.
[2] [12] There is no antidote or specific treatment plan for metaldehyde poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning in dogs and cats vary and are very similar to poisonings by other substances, however they can include tremors, drooling, hyperthermia, vomiting, and restlessness. If left untreated, symptoms will proceed to seizures and death within days.
[2] [3] If one identical twin is affected, the other has an 85% chance of having the condition. [7] Those who live in cities and dry climates are more commonly affected. [2] Exposure to certain chemicals or frequent hand washing makes symptoms worse. [2] While emotional stress may make the symptoms worse, it is not a cause. [2]
Depending on the extent of destruction, various treatments can be used to restore the tooth to proper function, or the tooth may be removed. [6] There is no known method to grow back large amounts of tooth. [9] The availability of treatment is often poor in the developing world. [2] Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may be taken for pain ...