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Reactive Airway Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)

A potential long-term complication of exposure to riot-control agents, characterized by respiratory symptoms and airway dysfunction.

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Jan 16, 2026

What emergency treatments and triage protocols do pediatric units follow after infant exposure to riot-control agents?

Pediatric units treating infants exposed to riot-control agents prioritize rapid removal from exposure, decontamination, and symptomatic support—there is no specific antidote—while triaging most cases...