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How to: Tackle Poisoning , Bites and Stings

  By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted Sep 24th 2012 at 7:30AM IN | Avg Rating
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Most bites and stings are easily treatable and non-threatening. However, some insects, snakes, can bite or break the skin and potentially introduce disease into your body. Similarly poisons are found in nearly every home. They may be accidentally swallowed, breathed, touched or injected. They may be in liquid form, such as cleaners, antifreeze or bug spray, or solid form, such as pills or plants; they also may be in a gas form, such as carbon monoxide. Some materials are not poisonous on their own, but become poisonous when combined with certain other substances. Do not panic in such a situation, read the guide ahead and tackle stings, bites and posioning with patience... *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images


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  • If a person swallows a poison
  • Smoke or Chemical Inhalation
  • Chemicals in the Eye
  • Animal Bites
  • Snake Bites
  • Spider Bites
  • Insect Stings
  • Prevention
  • Prevention

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