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 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) The first action
when a person has ingested a toxic substance is to call Poison
Help at 800-222-1222 to get connected to a local poison center.
What is syrup of ipecac? Syrup of ipecac is an emetic (an agent
used to cause vomiting) made from the dried root of