Cyanide Poisoning
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Cyanide Poisoning Warning Signs
If you are exposed to smoke, seek emergency care for:
Worsening
headache
Chest pain
Confusion
Difficulty breathing
Fainting
Seizures
Severe cough
Vomiting
Wheezing
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Cyanide Poisoning Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Hydrocarbon inhalation
Smoke inhalation
Toxic inhalations
Breathing difficulty
Dizziness
Faintness
Headache
Vertigo
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Last Updated: Apr 11, 2008
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Cyanide Poisoning References:
Gracia R, Shepherd G. Cyanide poisoning and its treatment. Pharmacotherapy. 2004 Oct;24(10):1358-65.
Morocco AP. Cyanides. Crit Care Clin. 2005 Oct;21(4):691-705, vi.
Teles FF. Chronic poisoning by hydrogen cyanide in cassava and its prevention in Africa and Latin America. Food Nutr Bull. 2002 Dec;23(4):407-12.
