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Tear gas effects on infants

The effects of tear gas on infants, including severe pneumonitis and respiratory failure, based on toxicology standards and clinical susceptibility factors.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What medical and toxicology standards determine whether tear gas exposure can cause an infant to stop breathing?

Medical and toxicology standards judge whether tear gas can stop an infant from breathing by combining known toxic properties of riot-control agents (CS, CN, OC), exposure metrics (concentration, dura...