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Can hydrogen peroxide cause death? can any docs explain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hydrogen Peroxide: Per the National Capital Poison Center: consumption of concentrated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has lead to deaths. http://www.poison.org/poisonpost/june2012/hydrogenperoxide.htm). Ingestion of concentrated H2O2 can lead to venous or arterial gas embolism, distention of hollow viscus with rupture, & respiratory tract obstruction/ pulmonary aspiration. Laryngospasm, coma, convulsions, confusion, >

Answered 9/23/2017

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