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Jan 29, 2026
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What are the documented risks of using topical menthol/camphor products near the ear or nose?

are designed for external skin use and are repeatedly warned against being applied inside the nose, ears, or eyes because they can irritate and, in some circumstances, cause more serious local or syst...

Dec 4, 2025
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Can rust kill you?

Rust as a chemical — iron oxide from corroded metal — is generally not lethal in small, incidental amounts; agencies and experts say ingesting small amounts won’t usually harm a healthy person (EPA/ph...

Feb 7, 2026

What immediate first aid steps should I take for a chemical burn on the face?

A to the face requires immediate decontamination, usually by flushing with large amounts of cool running water for at least 20 minutes, after first removing any dry powder by brushing it away and remo...

Feb 3, 2026

Which fruits have seeds that can germinate or pose medical concerns if swallowed?

A small number of common fruit seeds contain — notably seeds and pits from apples, pears and stone fruits (cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines) — that can release small amounts of cyanide i...

Jan 17, 2026

What symptoms and treatments exist for ivermectin overdose in humans?

Ivermectin overdose in humans typically produces a mix of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and neurologic symptoms — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, dizziness, ataxia, altered mental s...

Jan 16, 2026

What legal and reporting steps do clinicians take when infants are exposed to riot-control agents?

When infants are exposed to riot-control agents, immediate management centers on rapid removal from exposure, decontamination, and supportive care tailored to the child’s size and airway vulnerability...