Does it come from sniffing paint?
2007-06-24 06:12:38 · 3 answers · asked by ~Nellie Nell~ 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This is poisoning from exposure to a refrigerant, a chemical that makes things cold.
The most common poisoning occurs when people intentionally sniff a type of refrigerant called freon. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to long-term brain damage and sudden death.
An overdose of refrigerant can also occur by swallowing the substance.
2007-06-24 06:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freon is the old type of refrigerant used in air conditioners, which was found to be harmful to us in some way, so it was replaced with something that is safe. Freon can poision us if ingested or inhaled.
2007-06-24 13:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe freon poisoning is the same as antifreeze poisoning.
2007-06-24 13:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by hersister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋