Question 1

inhaled combo of bleach and ammonia and had a blackout and think it might be toxic coma.  i said some things (bad things) and do not remember.  ?

Accepted Answer

Chemical poisoning: Do not know the details of how this took place but if you blacked out you should see a doctor right away- go to er if you dont have a primary care doctor.

Question 2

ammonia 107 *on a ventilator 65 %* cirrhosis day 14 in hospital *7 - icu now is had her 2nd paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. is this toxic to the body*ammonia?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, ammonia is causing encephalopathy or brain damage and is due to liver failure and while hoping for the best it is time to prepare for the worst. Talk to the medical team what would be next and what are the expectations for functional recovery.

Question 3

my poop has been irregular, soft and has a strong chemical/ammonia like smell. i've had heartburn, acid reflux, gas and bloat for the past 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: Hi
Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with this issue. With the duration of it, I would recommend that you get a proper thorough exam from a local physician because these symptoms will take a little bit of time and effort to fully work up. Hope this helps

Question 4

are any of these toxic / carcinogenic to mix with ammonia? sodium hypochlorite bleach, sodium hydroxide caustic, alkyldimethyl amine oxide, lauryl dimethyl amine oxide thickener, sodium silicate corrosion inhibitor, lauric acid?

Accepted Answer

: The more interesting question is, why?  Generally, it is not a good idea to mix cleaning agents - irritating at least and harmful at most.  https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/healthy-home/home-contaminants/dangers-mixing-bleach-cleaners#:~:text=When%20bleach%20is%20mixed%20with,Nausea.

Question 5

is it toxic to pass gas in front of other people?

Accepted Answer

Flatus: May not be toxic usually, there are documented cases of health care workers causing infections by doing this in the operating room. But it sure is rude!

Question 6

are polyester fabric curtains toxic for children? do they off-gas vocs?

Accepted Answer

: These products are stable after production and would only off gas if burned. There is often a smell with new garments from the sizing used to stabilize the shape of the garment. A simple first washing usually removes this.

Question 7

hello, i recently left my stove unattended for around 5-10 min. i noticed the bowl over flowed and put out the flame. i believe only gas was only emitting. it could t have been longer than 10 min. should i be concerned about toxicity?

Accepted Answer

: I don't think you had a long enough b exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide to affect you. Actually you were probably exposed to low levels for a brief time. It takes about 2 hours of exposure to high levels before significant symptoms develop.

Question 8

i mixed bleach and vinegar with baking soda and i was in my apartment for about 15 minutes, should i be concerned about toxic gas? what should i do? very worried?

Accepted Answer

: If you do not have symptoms like cough, sore throat, headache, nasal irritation, you did not suffer any ill effects.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
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Question 9

could you have toxic megacolon but still pass stools and gas everyday?

Accepted Answer

No: People with toxic megacolon are hospitalized, very sick, at risk of death, and not walking around passing stools and gas daily.

Question 10

is it bad for health to smell farts? is it toxic to smell and/or breath in your own farts or someone else's farts? i read that farts were toxic gas...

Accepted Answer

No: The sulfides in fart gas are toxic only if you were breathing them invert high concentrations, like pretty much everything else. You can actually inhale the gas up close, as may happen in sexual situations, without fear.

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Inhaled combo of bleach and ammonia and had a blackout and think it might be toxic coma. i said some things (bad things) and do not remember. ?

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Ammonia 107 *on a ventilator 65 %* cirrhosis day 14 in hospital *7 - icu now is had her 2nd paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. is this toxic to the body*ammonia?

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My poop has been irregular, soft and has a strong chemical/ammonia like smell. i've had heartburn, acid reflux, gas and bloat for the past 5 years?

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Are any of these toxic / carcinogenic to mix with ammonia? sodium hypochlorite bleach, sodium hydroxide caustic, alkyldimethyl amine oxide, lauryl dimethyl amine oxide thickener, sodium silicate corrosion inhibitor, lauric acid?

A member asked:

Is it toxic to pass gas in front of other people?

A member asked:

Are polyester fabric curtains toxic for children? do they off-gas vocs?

A member asked:

Hello, i recently left my stove unattended for around 5-10 min. i noticed the bowl over flowed and put out the flame. i believe only gas was only emitting. it could t have been longer than 10 min. should i be concerned about toxicity?

A member asked:

I mixed bleach and vinegar with baking soda and i was in my apartment for about 15 minutes, should i be concerned about toxic gas? what should i do? very worried?

A member asked:

Could you have toxic megacolon but still pass stools and gas everyday?

A member asked:

Is it bad for health to smell farts? is it toxic to smell and/or breath in your own farts or someone else's farts? i read that farts were toxic gas...

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Ammonia 107 on a ventilator 65 % cirrhosis day 14 in hospital 7 - icu now is had her 2nd paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. is this toxic to the bodyammonia?