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Is there a first aid treatment from being exposed to volcanic sulfur dioxide? my throat feels like there is sand. improved by drinking water through out the day but im feeling nauseous now. is this normal? whats the best thing to manage this?

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Exposure to high concentrations of sulfur dioxide is very toxic to the lung causing a medical emergency because of the fluid buildup in the lungs. Fortunately you've experienced mainly irritative signs and symptoms with no true breathing difficulties. Continue rinsing out your mouth and throat with copious amounts of water. The nausea is nonspecific. Drinking flat ginger ale helps settle your stom

Answered 7/1/2021

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