Question 1

after cleaning with many agents, i immediately had a horrible cough, could this be inhaled poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Cleaning agents can emit noxious fumes to the respiratory tract.  Resulting symptoms can include cough and shortness of breath.  Be sure to get plenty of fresh air.  If the symptoms continue, seek the care of your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 2

are pesticides that poisonous?there r black rodent stations outside buildings that say "poison do not touch" so i get scared when i come near.how bad?

Accepted Answer

Those black boxes: Contain rodent poison typically not pesticides.  A common rodent poison is actually warfarin which we actually use to thin patients blood and prevent clots.  Obviously if you give a rat a lot of it, it will bleed to death.  As long as you don't pick up the box and eat the poison inside you will be just fine.

Question 3

a young child ingested rodents poison. what has to be done ?

Accepted Answer

Emergency room!: Immediate and urgent evaluation is required for children who ingest poison.  Please go to the nearest emergency room immediately!

Question 4

inhaled poison ivy smoke, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Inhaling poison ivy smoke may lead to severe inflammation of lungs and can even be life-threatening.

Question 5

the paint in our house is only a few months old, is there a chance we could get lead poisoning from inhaling it?

Accepted Answer

No: None of the recent house paints have lead in those.

Question 6

how do i know if i have copper spray poisoning?
i have been working in a kiwi fruit  orchard. it is verry possible that i have inhaled the spray.

Accepted Answer

Test: Test for serum copper, serum zinc, and ceruloplasmin.

Question 7

can inhaling incense smoke cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The burning of both traditional incense and the drug of abuse "herbal-incense"creates carbon monoxide. A significant dose of carbon monoxide in an unventilated space, especially in a susceptible individual can lead to co poisoning. Please be responsible and safe.

Question 8

inhaled non water down concentrated lysol vapors.had a few second cough.called poison control,was advised to just drink cold water/fresh air.?thoughts

Accepted Answer

Sounds right: If your cough was brief and you are feeling better now, just stay in fresh air and rest for an hour or two.  If cough worsens or you become short of breath - go for evaluation.

Question 9

what is the chemical/preservative used in the stool sample collection tubes? it says not to drink because it's poison but i inhaled it by accident?

Accepted Answer

No harm: Accidental, transient inhalation of the preservative is not likely to cause any harm.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

would inhaling a mercury filling cause mercury poisoning? if one was inhaled, could it be removed from the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Mercury: Typically Mercury dental filling is an amalgam, containing metallic Mercury.  Organic mercury is toxic. If you inhaled into lung you would be coughing. X ray can detect if presence

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Inhalation of poison rodent pellet

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After cleaning with many agents, i immediately had a horrible cough, could this be inhaled poisoning?

A member asked:

Are pesticides that poisonous?there r black rodent stations outside buildings that say "poison do not touch" so i get scared when i come near.how bad?

A member asked:

A young child ingested rodents poison. what has to be done ?

A member asked:

Inhaled poison ivy smoke, should i be concerned?

A member asked:

The paint in our house is only a few months old, is there a chance we could get lead poisoning from inhaling it?

A member asked:

How do i know if i have copper spray poisoning? i have been working in a kiwi fruit orchard. it is verry possible that i have inhaled the spray.

A member asked:

Can inhaling incense smoke cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

A member asked:

Inhaled non water down concentrated lysol vapors.had a few second cough.called poison control,was advised to just drink cold water/fresh air.?thoughts

A member asked:

What is the chemical/preservative used in the stool sample collection tubes? it says not to drink because it's poison but i inhaled it by accident?

A member asked:

Would inhaling a mercury filling cause mercury poisoning? if one was inhaled, could it be removed from the lungs?

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