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  2. Bromoderma - Wikipedia

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    Bromoderma is a skin condition characterized by an eruption of papules and pustules on the skin. [1]: 135 It is caused by hypersensitivity to bromides, such as those found in certain drugs. There is at least one reported case of bromoderma caused by excessive consumption of a soft drink (Ruby Red Squirt) containing brominated vegetable oil. [2]

  3. Nitrogen dioxide poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Nitrogen dioxide is an irritant of the mucous membrane linked with another air pollutant that causes pulmonary diseases such as obstructive lung disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sometimes acute exacerbation of COPD and in fatal cases, deaths. [2]

  4. Metal toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Metal toxicity or metal poisoning is the toxic effect of certain metals in certain forms and doses on life.Some metals are toxic when they form poisonous soluble compounds. . Certain metals have no biological role, i.e. are not essential minerals, or are toxic when in a certain for

  5. Bromism - Wikipedia

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    Bromism is the syndrome which results from the long-term consumption of bromine, usually through bromine-based sedatives such as potassium bromide and lithium bromide. Bromism was once a very common disorder, being responsible for 5 to 10% of psychiatric hospital admissions, but is now uncommon since bromide was withdrawn from clinical use in ...

  6. Polychlorinated biphenyl - Wikipedia

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    Other toxic effects such as endocrine disruption (notably blocking of thyroid system functioning) and neurotoxicity are known. [8] The bromine analogues of PCBs are polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), which have analogous applications and environmental concerns. An estimated 1.2 million tons have been produced globally. [9]

  7. Argyria - Wikipedia

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    Argyria or argyrosis is a condition caused by excessive exposure to chemical compounds of the element silver, or silver dust. [1] The most dramatic symptom of argyria is that the skin turns blue or blue-gray, and is usually most prominent in sun-exposed areas of the skin.

  8. Mercury poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Mercury poisoning is a type of metal poisoning due to exposure to mercury. [3] Symptoms depend upon the type, dose, method, and duration of exposure. [3] [4] They may include muscle weakness, poor coordination, numbness in the hands and feet, skin rashes, anxiety, memory problems, trouble speaking, trouble hearing, or trouble seeing. [1]

  9. Health effects of pesticides - Wikipedia

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    Health effects of pesticides may be acute or delayed in those who are exposed. [1] Acute effects can include pesticide poisoning, which may be a medical emergency. [2] Strong evidence exists for other, long-term negative health outcomes from pesticide exposure including birth defects, fetal death, [3] neurodevelopmental disorder, [4] cancer, and neurologic illness including Parkinson's disease ...