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Talcum Powder
Alternate Names : Talc
Prognosis or Expectations
Inhalation of talcum powder can lead to very serious respiratory complications, even death. Recovery and prognosis depend on the time to treatment and the extent of the exposure. Seek emergency medical care immediately for any ingestion or inhalation.
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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations
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• Facial Tics
Other Topics
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Cough
• Drowsiness
• Fainting
• Fever
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Seizures
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Urine Output - Decreased
• Vesicles
Review Date : 2/10/2002
Reviewed By : Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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