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Definition
This poisoning is from ingestion of liquid incense. Solid incense is considered non-toxic.Poisonous Ingredient
Various aromatic oilsWhere Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
For any toxic ingestion or allergic reaction, seek emergency medical care immediately. Call the Poison Control center for guidance. DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING) UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number
See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis)
With any toxic ingestion or allergic reaction, recovery and prognosis depend on the extent of the exposure and time to treatment. Liquid incense is normally considered slightly toxic. Survival past 48 hours is usually a good sign that recovery will occur. Update Date: 2/12/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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