Health Risks Of Inhalants
Inhalation (or respiratory)
Alternative Names
Anthrax - inhalation
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humans can get sick from anthrax, too. The main risk factor for getting anthrax is some type of contact with contaminated animal hides, hair, bone products, and wool. Inhalation anthrax was most commonly contracted...
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Meconium aspiration (inhalation)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Meconium aspiration syndrome is a serious condition in which a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs around the... Read more »
Swallowing or inhaling a foreign object
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructed airway; Blocked airwayFirst AidFOR INHALED OBJECTAny child who may have inhaled an object should be seen by a doctor. Children with... Read more »
Dry Powder Inhalers
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Pregnancy -- health risks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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