what do you do if you inhaled dust from chlorine tablests?

Answer 1

Use a dry wipe to wipe off your face, mouth, and tounge. If your lungs are burning when you breath, or your face is burning, stand under running water until EMS gets there. Dry powder must be wiped away. The moment it gets wet(or inhaled), it becomes very caustic. Take off your clothes immediately, to get the dust off you. Go to the nearest ER and tell them you have been exposed to Chlorine...they will know what to do immediately.

Answer 2

1) Doesn't anyone use spellcheck?
2) You can have several problems. The Chlorine is an acid, so a respiratory exposure can cause the body's pH level to drop below 7.35 and become slightly acidotic. This is usually fixed naturally, your body will automatically begin to breathe faster in order to exhale the extra Hydrogen. Chlorine will also cause very severe inhalation burns. You may damage the respiratory system severely, including your gums, tongue, nares, sinuses, throat, epiglottis, trachea, lungs, and alveoli. Major damage potential.

The symptoms and severity of course depend on the exposure. Chlorine tablets will not cause you to get the powder on your tongue or in your mouth if you inhale it. The part of Chlorine that you inhale is the fumes that naturally come off of the tablet as a chemical reaction with light, heat, and oxygen. The only way you would get the white powder on your mouth, etc. would be to physically place the tablet in your mouth.

If you are exposed, you should contact poison control. You'll notice watery eyes, burning in the throat, loss of voice, bloody nose, and various other symptoms of an irritated upper respiratory system. Seek immediate medical attention for severe exposures.

Answer 3

Poisoning may be caused by ingestion of mild acids in liquid form, ingestion of solid chlorine tablets, acid burns to the skin, or inhalation of chlorine dust or fumes. Chlorine is more likely to cause serious toxicity than the acids.

Poisonous Ingredient

chlorine
various mild acids
Where Found

various swimming pool cleaners
Symptoms

For chlorine:

Respiratory
Breathing difficulty (from inhalation)
Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Severe pain in the throat
Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
Loss of vision
Gastrointestinal
Severe abdominal pain
Vomiting
Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
Vomiting blood
Blood in the stool
Heart and blood vessels
Hypotension (low blood pressure) develops rapidly
Collapse
Skin
Irritation
Burn
Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
Blood
Severe change in pH (too much or too little acid in the blood, which leads to damage in all of the body organs)
Home Treatment

Seek emergency medical care immediately. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! If on skin, or in eyes flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed drink water to dilute. For inhalation poisoning, move the patient to fresh air.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

the patient's age, weight, and condition
the name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
the time it was swallowed, inhaled, or contacted
the amount swallowed, inhaled, or contacted
Poison Control, or a local emergency number

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

For inhaled poisons
A breathing tube may need to be inserted
Oxygen
Admission to the hospital or to the intensive care unit
Bronchoscopy (inserting a camera down the throat into the airway to evaluate the extent of burns to the airway and lungs)


Chlorine in high doses can be extremely toxic. The acids may also be extremely toxic in very high doses. Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, and stomach are possible. The ultimate outcome will depend on the extent of this damage.

Answer 4

For some people no big deal. I inhaled chlorine tablet dust once before and it Doesn't;t taste good, but I'm still here .

Answer 5

ewe, i did that too once...Just move to fresh air. If it still botheres you, ie you throat, mouth, ect.. Seek medical attention because of the chemicals in it, otherwise, time and fresh air are usually all you need.