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Aug 09, 2007 -
Just because you are "roughing it" in the woods with your tent and sleeping bag does NOT mean you must be stuck eating only trail mix. Having a camping stove is a necessity when campground camping. I definitely wouldn't truck this stove around while backpacking, but if you're driving to your campsite, you can pack whatever you want.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
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Definition
Propane is a colorless and odorless flammable gas. Breathing in or swallowing propane can be harmful. Propane takes the place of oxygen in the lungs.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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- Definition
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
- References
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Definition
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. It is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States.
This article discusses poisoning from breathing in carbon monoxide.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Prevention
- Resources
- References
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West Nile Virus
In 2007, 3,510 cases of West Nile virus were reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. States with the highest number of reported cases included Colorado, California, and North Dakota.
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Some of the chemicals associated with tobacco smoke include ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, propane, methane, acetone, hydrogen cyanide, and various carcinogens. Other chemicals that are associated with chewing or sniffing tobacco include aniline, naphthalene, phenol, pyrene, tar, and 2-naphthylamine.
Review Date:
8/31/2007
Reviewed By:
Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Some of the chemicals associated with tobacco smoke include ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, propane, methane, acetone, hydrogen cyanide and various carcinogens. Other chemicals that are associated with chewing or sniffing tobacco include aniline, naphthalene, phenol, pyrene, tar, and 2-naphthylamine.
Review Date: 7/21/2006
Reviewed By: Benjamin W.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Lighter fluid is a flammable liquid found in cigarette lighters and other types of lighters. Lighter fluid poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance.
Poisonous Ingredient
Hydrocarbons, including:
- Benzene
- Butane
- Hexamine
- Lacolene
- Naptha
- Propane
Where Found
Symptoms
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Loss of vision
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Gastrointestinal
- Blood in the stool
- Severe abdominal pain
- Burns of the food pipe (esophagus)
- Vomiting
- Vomiting blood
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
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Low blood pressure that develops rapidly
- Lungs and airways
- Breathing difficulty
- Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Nervous system
- Difficulty walking straight
- Dizziness
- Extreme sleepiness (possibly even coma)
- Skin
- Burns
- Holes (necrosis) in the skin or tissues underneath
- Irritation
Home Treatment
Seek immediate medical help.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- Information
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Illustrations
Tobacco and vascular disease
Tobacco and chemicals
Tobacco and cancer
Secondhand Smoke and Lung Cancer
Respiratory cilia
Tobacco health risks
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Second-hand smoke; Cigarette smoking; Cigar smoking; Pipe smoking; Smokeless snuff; Tobacco use; Chewing tobacco
Information
Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety of effects. It is considered an addictive substance because it contains the chemical nicotine.
In addition to nicotine, tobacco contains over 19 known cancer-causing chemicals (most are collectively known as "tar") and more than 4,000 other chemicals.
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