2006-11-27 07:59:37 · 9 answers · asked by The Goat 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
The reaction caused by poison ivy, urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, is an allergic reaction. For this reason some people do not respond to the "poison" because they simply do not have an allergy to urushiol. However, sensitivity can develop over time. For those who are affected by it, it causes a very irritating rash. If poison ivy is burned and the smoke then inhaled, this rash will appear on the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and possibly fatal respiratory difficulty. If poison ivy is eaten, the digestive tract and airways will be affected, in some cases causing death.
Urushiol oil can remain viable on dead poison ivy plants and other surfaces for up to 5 years and will cause the same effect.
So if you ate some poison ivy, I recommend rushing to a hospital.
2006-11-27 08:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by blapath 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
'Poison', speaks for its self, butt why believe everything you hear. Maybe you aught to give it a try and get back to us on it. Be near the hospital just in case poison really does mean poisons.
2006-11-27 16:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by zia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could get it in your mouth....and that is no fun! I have known of people who got it in their mouth, eyes and ears from burning poison oak in a campfire!! In each case, they needed steroids to help manage the infection.
2006-11-29 00:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by that judi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your throat would swell and itch, possibly make it hard to breath. I don't reccomend it.
2006-11-27 22:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by iMedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea and wouldn't want to find out
2006-11-27 16:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by heartyangel98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on whether you are allergic to it. if so your throat would swell to the point of troubled breathing or no breathing.
2006-11-27 16:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by nick m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea and wouldnt wanna find out
2006-11-27 16:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your stomach would be itching.
2006-11-27 16:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by snowboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you don't eat any.
2006-11-27 16:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by ForeverPlatinum.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋