How does ammonia gas affect health?
When entering the body, NH3 will react with water in the body to form ammonium hydroxide. This chemical is corrosive and damages cells.
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Ammonia (NH3) occurs naturally and in many cleaning products and factory production lines. NH3 is lighter than air so it does not usually accumulate in low places. Most ammonia poisoning occurs by inhalation, some by swallowing, or by direct contact through the skin.
In humid environments, ammonia can turn into a vapor that is heavier than air, which can spread over the ground and in low-lying areas.
Ammonia is corrosive. Exposure to high concentrations of ammonia in the air causes burns to the mucous membranes of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. This can damage the airways leading to respiratory failure. Inhalation of lower concentrations can cause coughing and irritation of the nose and throat, and eye irritation causing watery eyes.
Direct contact: If exposed to concentrated ammonia, the skin, eyes, throat, and lungs can be severely burned. These burns can cause permanent blindness, lung disease, or death.
Ingestion: Accidentally eating or drinking concentrated ammonia can cause burns to the mouth, throat and stomach, severe stomach pain, vomiting. When entering the body, NH3 will react with water in the body to form ammonium hydroxide. This chemical is corrosive and damages cells.
It also destroys the cilia and lining of the respiratory tract, which protect the body against infection. Necrotic tissue, cell death, swelling, and contraction of smooth muscle in the respiratory tract can cause airway obstruction.
Severity depends on the route of exposure as well as the dose and duration.
Symptoms of ammonia poisoning
Respiration:Cough, chest pain (severe), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, wheezing;
Eyes, mouth, throat:Watery and burning eyes, blindness, severe sore throat, mouth pain, lip pain;
Cardiovascular:Rapid, weak pulse, shock;
Nerve:Confusion, difficulty walking, dizziness, lack of coordination, restlessness, stupor;
Skin:Pale blue lips, severe burns if exposed for a long time;
Stomach and digestive tract:Severe stomach pain, vomiting.
How to deal with ammonia poisoning Quickly move away from the ammonia contaminated area. If the incident occurred indoors, go outside. If it occurred outdoors, go inside, close all doors and windows, and turn off the air conditioning. Wash ammonia off skin with soap and water, and rinse eyes with plenty of water. If you wear contact lenses, remove them and wash them with soap and water before putting them back on. Do not use bleach to clean ammonia off skin. Quickly remove any clothing contaminated with ammonia. If it is a pullover, cut it off and avoid taking it off over the head to limit exposure to the chemical. Place the clothing in a plastic bag and tie the bag tightly to avoid further contamination of the victim and others. Keep the bag in a safe place, away from people, especially children. In case the victim swallows NH3, quickly have the victim rinse his mouth several times with cold water and spit it out. Do not induce vomiting and do not give the victim any oils to neutralize the acid. If the victim vomits, keep the head lower than the feet to avoid the vomit from entering the lungs. Then take the victim to a medical facility or hospital for treatment. If the victim is unconscious, perform artificial respiration until he regains consciousness. If the patient does not regain consciousness, continue mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until medical assistance arrives. Victims with serious symptoms such as severe, prolonged cough, sore throat, etc. need to be taken to the emergency room immediately./. |
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