Anthrax - inhalation
There are usually two stages of inhalation anthrax:
This list of symptoms is based on a relatively small number of people who have had inhalation anthrax....
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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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 »
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