Each chapter includes key clinical features and potential treatment options to help physicians to assess the potential severity of the poisoned patient and provide the optimum clinical care. [books.google.com]

REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh Unknown consequences Dr Vincent Iacopino from Physicians for Human Rights told Business Insider the long term effects of tear gas remain unknown. [businessinsider.com]

During the 1999 World Trade Organisation meeting and at the 2001 Summit of the Americas in Quebec, exposure to tear gas was the most common reason for medical consultations. 1 2 Primary and emergency care physicians play a role in the first line management [bmj.com]

A report released by the organization Physicians for Human Rights last year says, “Preliminary analysis of data suggests that the majority of Shi’a neighborhoods (comprising 80% of all neighborhoods in Bahrain) have been exposed to toxic chemical agent [mentalfloss.com]

Please check with a physician if you suspect you are ill. [democrati.net]

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The soldiers can be seen coughing, rubbing their eyes and retching after they are released from the chamber. [dailymail.co.uk]

Tear gases irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, and lungs, and cause tearing, coughing, burning, and stinging sensations, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. [mentalfloss.com]

Others said people were coughing up blood and collapsing. This has led some to suggest the Egyptian security forces have been using stronger forms of the gas. [bbc.com]

Health Risks of Tear Gas Contact/Exposure: Tear gasses irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, and lungs, and cause tearing, coughing, burning, and stinging sensations, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. [titankc.com]

— Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) August 17, 2014 We heard numerous other people in the distance coughing and crying -it was TEAR GAS. This isn't some conspiracy folks. [blackbag.gawker.com]

At higher concentrations, exposure can cause stomach irritation leading to vomiting and diarrhea. Cleanup is essential and tear gas clean-up is not a cleaning job to try to do on your own. [titankc.com]

In some cases there can be mucus secretion, nausea and vomiting, also burning sensations on the body in places touched by the hands. Recovery quickly follows after an affected person is immersed in fresh air. [pbs.org]

Some people vomit after being gassed, he said. The most common kind of tear gas used in riot control is called CS. It's a solid that is shot through an aerosol, so it becomes a gas, Jordt said. [usatoday.com]

Exposure to field concentrations may cause nausea and vomiting and prolonged exposure to CS on skin may cause severe irritation and blistering. Incapacitation is caused by the individual's inability to see or preoccupation with the agent's effects. [globalsecurity.org]

This causes a victim to feel an intense burning sensation, excess salivation, excess mucous production, and even vomiting. Therefore, pepper spray should be used wisely. [bcachemistry.wordpress.com]

Also accompanied with CS is nausea, tightness of chest and burning sensation of the skin along with fear & panic. Like CN, CS relies on pain compliance. [sabrered.com]

In some cases there can be mucus secretion, nausea and vomiting, also burning sensations on the body in places touched by the hands. Recovery quickly follows after an affected person is immersed in fresh air. [pbs.org]

Exposure to field concentrations may cause nausea and vomiting and prolonged exposure to CS on skin may cause severe irritation and blistering. Incapacitation is caused by the individual's inability to see or preoccupation with the agent's effects. [globalsecurity.org]

Headaches, nausea, dizziness, clumsiness, drowsiness – effects similar to those of drinking alcohol. At high levels it can cause unconsciousness and death. [healthkenya.co.ke]

Patients may complain of blindness because of the intense tearing and blepharospasm, but patients who can physically open their eyes have no significant change in visual acuity Other manifestations are as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur [emedicine.medscape.com]

Experts agree that typical effects of common forms of tear gas are a burning, watery sensation in the eyes, difficulty breathing, chest pain, excessive saliva and skin irritation. Heavy exposure can also induce vomiting. [bbc.com]

Typically, the effects kick in after around 30 seconds, and include a burning, watery sensation in the eyes, difficulty breathing, chest pain, excessive saliva and skin irritation. [independent.co.uk]

Eye involvement may include the following: Ocular pain, tearing, and severe blepharospasm are common; at high concentrations, 2-chloroacetophenone (CN) is known to cause corneal epithelial damage and chemosis. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The researchers also recommended using it as a prophylaxis to reduce or prevent lacrimation, eye irritation, and blepharospasm. 3. [democrati.net]

The effects of exposure to tear gas( esp;excessive lacrimation, blepharospasm) are usually short-lived (30-60 minutes) after the person has been removed from the source and decontaminated. Effects on skin may take longer to improve. [doctorslounge.com]

The eye is the most sensitive organ in riot control because CS causes epiphora, blepharospasm, a burning sensation, and visual problems. [gutsandgore.co.uk]

It can create excessive tearing, conjunctivitis, uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm) and a sensation of burning and pain at initial exposure. Pulmonary edema (ARDS) and/or diffuse airway lesions on human would be lethal after CS inhalation. [link.springer.com]

Symptoms of Tear Gas Exposure stinging and burning of the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin excessive tearing blurred vision runny nose salivation (drooling) exposed tissue may develop a rash and a chemical burn coughing and difficulty breathing, including [thoughtco.com]

It can create excessive tearing, conjunctivitis, uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm) and a sensation of burning and pain at initial exposure. Pulmonary edema (ARDS) and/or diffuse airway lesions on human would be lethal after CS inhalation. [link.springer.com]

Immediate signs and symptoms of exposure to a riot control agent People exposed to riot control agents may experience some or all of the following symptoms immediately after exposure: Eyes: excessive tearing, burning, blurred vision, redness Nose: runny [emergency.cdc.gov]

If you are exposed to either tear gas or pepper spray, you may experience: * Stinging, burning in your eyes, nose, mouth and skin * Excessive tearing, causing your vision to blur * Runny nose * Increased salivation * Coughing and difficulty breathing [crookedbough.com]

itching, runny nose, and sneezing) Oral analgesics may help relieve eye pain. [30] Home remedies [ edit ] Vinegar, petroleum jelly, milk and lemon juice solutions have also been used by activists. [36] [37] [38] [39] It is unclear how effective these [en.wikipedia.org]

Strong lacrimator with redness of eyes, eye pain, and blepharospasm. High dose may produce chemical injury to eye. Significant nasal discharge. [democrati.net]

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Any agitation during the clean-up can cause existing tear gas residue to activate, making cleanup very difficult for even the most experienced workers with full and proper Personal Protective Equipment. [titankc.com]

Those who are intoxicated, mentally disturbed or extremely agitated generally are less affected by CN. CS Tear Gas (Military Tear Gas) In the 1960’s, the US Army replaced CN with CS Tear Gas. [sabrered.com]

It is so resistant to wetting that when spread upon the surface of a body of water, agitation of the surface by wind or wading may regenerate an effective aerosol. [globalsecurity.org]