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Depending on the type and amount of irritant gas inhaled, victims can experience symptoms ranging from minor respiratory discomfort to acute airway and lung injury and even death. A common response cascade to a variety of irritant gases includes inflammation , edema and epithelial sloughing , which if left untreated can result in scar formation ...
Metal fume fever, also known as brass founders' ague, brass shakes, [1] zinc shakes, galvie flu, galvo poisoning, metal dust fever, welding shivers, or Monday morning fever, [2] is an illness primarily caused by exposure to chemicals such as zinc oxide (ZnO), aluminium oxide (Al 2 O 3), or magnesium oxide (MgO) which are produced as byproducts in the fumes that result when certain metals are ...
Severe cases of gas poisoning can include "malaise, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, chest pain, irritability, ataxia, altered mental status, other neurologic symptoms, loss of consciousness ...
“This antidote will limit damage from gas poisoning caused by sudden fires and can be tested for the treatment of various symptoms caused by gas poisoning,” study co-author Hiroaki Kitagishi ...
A hydrofluoric acid burn is a chemical burn from hydrofluoric acid. [1] Where it contacts the skin it results in significant pain, swelling, redness, and skin breakdown. [1] [2] If the fumes are breathed in swelling of the upper airway and bleeding may occur. [2]
Gas appliances can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use a generator inside your home or garage, even if doors and windows are open. Only use generators outside, more than 20 feet away from ...
Medical gas therapy is a treatment involving the administration of various gases. It has been used in medicine since the use of oxygen therapy . [ 1 ] Most of these gases are drugs, including oxygen. [ 2 ]
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide makes it difficult for you to breathe. It reduces the ability of blood to carry oxygen to your organs, which means your brain and blood won ...