Chemical Poisoning

The danger of chemical poisoning:

Common sources of chemical poisoning include household products, agricultural products, plants, and industrial chemicals. Identifying the poison is critical to successful treatment of these types of poisonings.

What are the symptoms of a chemical poisoning?

The following are common symptoms of chemical poisoning. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

• Severe throat pain

• Difficulty in breathing

• Burns on the lips or mouth

• Sudden behavior changes, such as unusual sleepiness, irritability, or jumpiness

• Unexplained nausea or vomiting

• Stomach cramps without fever

• Unusual drooling or odd odor on the breath

• Unexplained stains on the clothing

• Convulsions or unconsciousness (in very serious cases only)