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(T59.3) Toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas
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197 176 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas is diagnosed Men are 20.23% more likely than Women
118 537
Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas - what does this mean
Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas occurs when the gas is inhaled and causes irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, resulting in tearing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. the gas can also cause skin irritation and burning sensations. long-term exposure to lacrimogenic gas can cause permanent damage to the respiratory system.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas
Toxic effects of lacrimogenic gas occur when the gas is inhaled, resulting in irritation and inflammation of the airways and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat. this can lead to coughing, sneezing, tearing, and difficulty breathing. in severe cases, lacrimogenic gas can cause pulmonary edema, bronchial constriction, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a blood sample for analysis.
- Collect a sputum sample for analysis.
- Perform a physical examination.
- Perform a chest X-ray.
- Perform a skin test to detect the presence of lacrimogenic gas.
- Perform a CT scan to detect any signs of inflammation.
- Perform a laryngoscopy to detect any signs of inflammation in the throat.
- Perform a bronchoscopy to detect any signs of inflammation in the lungs.
- Perform a nasal endoscopy to detect any signs of inflammation in the nose.
- Perform a urine test to detect any signs of inflammation.
- Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect any signs of cardiac toxicity.
- Perform a lung function test to detect any signs of respiratory distress.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treating the toxic effects of lacrimogenic gas
- Administer oxygen therapy to increase oxygen levels in the blood.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe medications to reduce eye irritation.
- Prescribe eye drops to reduce tear production.
- Prescribe decongestants to reduce sinus congestion.
- Perform bronchodilator therapy to open airways.
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat any secondary infections.
- Prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Perform chest physiotherapy to help clear mucus.
- Administer humidified oxygen therapy to help reduce respiratory distress.
- Provide supportive care to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: lacrimogenic gas - Prevention
The best way to prevent the toxic effects of lacrimogenic gas is to avoid exposure to the gas in the first place. this can be done by wearing protective equipment such as masks and gloves when working in areas where the gas may be present. additionally, it is important to ensure that the area is well ventilated and that any gas emissions are monitored regularly.