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Asphyxiant Inhalations

Underlying Cause

Asphyxiant Inhalations Underlying Cause

An asphyxiant is a chemical that prevents the body from delivering oxygen to the tissues.

Asphyxiants include:

Hydrogen cyanide
Carbon monoxide

Related Topics:

Breathing difficulty
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Cough
Cyanide poisoning
Irritant inhalational injury
Occupational lung disease
Toxic inhalations
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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