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Poisons in the home
Poisons in the home refers to any chemicals, cleaners, pesticides, or other potentially toxic substances that may be found in a home. This are an important health issue, as they can cause illness, especially in children.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Can an older home cause arsenic poison? Family of 5, all presenting w/ different chronic ailments. Wondering if our home is making us sick?
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Home remedies for the poison ivy?
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Are there any safe home remedies for poison ivy?
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What are some good home remedies for poison ivy?
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What are some home remedies to clear up poison ivy?
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I took 32 grams of acetomophen. How can I get rid of the poison at home?
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Which home remedy for itch relief from bites and poison ivyis considered the best?
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Could I have a home remedy for poison ivy?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please describe a good home-grown way to get rid of poison ivy?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the best home remedy if you suspect you have come into contact with poison ivy and can't get medical attention?
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A 56-year old female asked:
I have a rash that I think is poison ivy for a week now. How do I know if it is ok to keep treating it at home, or when I need to see a doctor?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What are some home remedies to cure poison ivy? I don't have insurance so im trying not to go to the doctor if i can. I already have the rash.
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A 24-year old female asked:
Husband broke out in poison ivy rash today, exposure either yesterday or this morning. 5 mo. old son at home, what precautions should we take?
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A 18-year old female asked:
For allergic reaction to eye drops do I call poison control ? No doctors are available right now it's saturday .& no one is home to take me anywhere
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A 45-year old asked:
Can I identify poisons?
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A 68-year old female asked:
What can I do for sun poison ?
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A 40-year old asked:
Please help! what is the most effective poison?
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Can food stored in a metal container poison you?
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Are spiders safe for humans to eat without worrying about poison?
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A 33-year old asked:
How to determine if a substance is poison using chemical and physical properties?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Can u tell me the name of poison which is easily available in market can cause death and not detectable.....
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A 16-year old female asked about a 20-year old male:
Is nicotine poison?
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A 65-year old female asked:
What to do for food poison?
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How you know you have food poison?
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Could mercury poison people instantly?
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What are the symptoms of anthrax poison?
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Can lead poison prevent you from having kids?
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A 29-year old female asked:
How can I find my local poison control center?
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How to tell if I have mercury poison? Will i live?
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Is there some poison released in the body when a spleen bursts?
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