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  2. Methanol toxicity - Wikipedia

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    As little as 10 mL of pure methanol when drunk is metabolized into formic acid, which can cause permanent blindness by destruction of the optic nerve. 15 mL is potentially fatal, [1] although the median lethal dose is typically 100 mL (3.4 fl oz) (i.e. 1–2 mL/kg body weight of pure methanol). [4] Reference dose for methanol is 0.5 mg/kg/day. [9]

  3. Alcohol-induced respiratory reactions - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol-induced asthma reactions among Asians has been most thoroughly studied in those of native Japanese descent. In such individuals, the ingestion of virtually any alcoholic beverage or pure ethanol and, in some cases, the smelling of ethanol fumes may be followed, typically within 1–30 minutes, by one or more of the following symptoms: an alcohol flush reaction (i.e. the "Asian flush ...

  4. Alcohol intoxication - Wikipedia

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    A person consuming a dangerous amount of alcohol persistently can develop memory blackouts and idiosyncratic intoxication or pathological drunkenness symptoms. [36] Long-term persistent consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol can cause liver damage and have other deleterious health effects.

  5. Yep, Allergies Might Be to Blame for Your Upset Stomach ... - AOL

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    “Histamine is released in the body and enters the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause gas, bloating, nausea, stomach pains and diarrhea.” ... Alcohol. Nightshades (including tomatoes ...

  6. Why Does Alcohol Make Me Bloated?

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    Find out why alcohol can cause bloating for a few days and what you can do about it. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...

  7. What happens to your body when you drink, and why it's never ...

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    A serving of alcohol — be it a shot of liquor, a glass of wine or a glass of beer — all contain pretty much the same amount of alcohol. But because beer is the most common alcoholic beverage ...

  8. Alcoholic lung disease - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol use disorder can cause a susceptibility to infection after major trauma to the lungs / respiratory system. It creates an increased risk of aspiration of gastric acid , microbes from the upper part of the throat, decreased mucus-facilitated clearance of bacterial pathogens from the upper airway and impaired pulmonary host defenses.

  9. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol Regularly

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    Another way alcohol can contribute to cancer growth is by acting as a solvent, allowing carcinogenic substances to enter cells more easily, says Andrews. Research shows that even low levels of ...