Ammonia poisoning 10/24/2007
Ammonia is a strong, colorless gas. If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. Poisoning may occur if you breathe in ammonia. Poisoning may also occur if you swallow or touch products that contain very large amounts of ammonia.
Poisonous Ingredient: Ammonia
Where Found: Ammonia Some household cleaners Some liniments Some fertilizers
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms: Lungs and chest Cough Chest pain (severe) Tight chest Wheezing Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Tearing and burning of eyes Temporary blindness Throat pain (severe) Mouth pain Lip swelling Gastrointestinal Severe stomach pain Vomiting Skin Bluish-colored lips and fingernails Severe burns if contact is longer than a few minutes Heart and blood Rapid, weak pulse Collapse Nervous system Fever Restlessness
Home Treatment: Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
Aspirin overdose 02/28/2007
An overdose of aspirin means you have too much aspirin in your body. This can happen in two ways: If a person accidentally or intentionally takes a very large dose of aspirin at one time, it's called an acute overdose. If a normal daily dose of aspirin builds up in the body over time and causes symptoms, it's called a chronic overdose. This may happen if your kidneys do not work correctly or when you are dehydrated. Chronic overdoses are usually seen in older patients during hot weather.
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