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Ammonia is a strong, colorless gas. If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. Poisoning may occur if you breathe in ammonia. Poisoning may also occur if you swallow or touch products that contain very large amounts of ammonia.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient- Ammonia
- Ammonia gas
- Some household cleaners
- Some linaments
- Some fertilizers
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms- Airways, lungs, and chest
- Cough
- Chest pain (severe)
- Chest tightness
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat
- Tearing and burning of eyes
- Temporary blindness
- Throat pain (severe)
- Mouth pain
- Lip swelling
- Heart and blood
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Collapse and shock
- Nervous system
- Altered mental state
- Fever
- Restlessness
- Skin
- Bluish-colored lips and fingernails
- Severe burns if contact is longer than a few minutes
- Stomach and gastrointestinal tract
- Severe stomach pain
- Vomiting
Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional. Seek immediate medical help.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Bloood and urine tests will be done. The patient may receive:
- Breathing support
- Continued flushing of the eyes and skin
- Fluids through a vein (IV)
- Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns to the esophagus and the stomach
- Medicines to treat the symptoms
Damage is related to the amount and strength (concentration) of the ammonia. Most household cleaners are relatively weak and cause little or mild damage. Industrial strength cleaners can cause severe burns and injury.
Survival past 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur. Chemical burns that occurred in the eye frequently heal; however, permanent blindness may result.
ReferencesWhite SR, Eitzen EM Jr, Klein KR. Toxicology of hazardous chemicals. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 185.
What else can I help you with?
How does the formation of urea prevent poisoning?
The formation of urea in the liver helps eliminate toxic ammonia from the body. Ammonia is a byproduct of protein metabolism and can be harmful if it accumulates in high levels. By converting ammonia to urea, the body can safely excrete it through urine, preventing poisoning.
Why are angelfish bleeding?
Blood spots or streaks can be a sign of ammonia poisoning. http://www.TheExoticFish.com
What are some tropical fish illnesses?
white spot, gill flukes, lesions, hole in the head, ammonia poisoning,
Why is ammonia toxic for the body?
Ammonia is toxic to the body because it disrupts cellular function by interfering with enzymes and proteins. When ammonia is present in high levels, it can lead to ammonia poisoning, causing symptoms such as respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and organ damage. The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then excreted in urine, but if this process is impaired, ammonia levels can accumulate and cause toxicity.
When did Jeanette Loff die?
Jeanette Loff died on August 4, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, USA of ammonia poisoning.
What are the causes of chemical poisoning?
The causes of chemical poisoning, are breathing, ingesting, or being exposed to different types of chemical substances. Exposure can occur at a workplace, home or any area where there are toxic chemicals. Chemicals that can be toxic are ammonia, chlorine and arsenic.
How is mold poisoning treated?
Black mold specifically if breathed in can and will cause respiratory infections like ammonia or broncidis even Asama that could lead to death
How can you cure an ammonia?
To cure ammonia poisoning, it is important to seek medical help immediately. Treatment may include supportive care such as oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, and medications to help remove ammonia from the body. In severe cases, dialysis may be necessary.
Why does a fish turn from white and orange to white?
Fish turn silver, first around the gills and later throughout their entire body, as a result of bleaching due to ammonia poisoning.
Can Betta's see at all?
Of course bettas can see, so long as animals have eyes they can see. However, ammonia poisoning due to lack of tank care can lead to blindness in fish.
Is it normal for a goldfishes eye to turn white?
No, it is a sign of bad water quality and possible ammonia poisoning. Try testing your water and doing a 75% water change if it gets worse.
What does the nitrogen cycle have to do with the most common reason why fish die?
The most common fish deaths are a result of ammonia or nitrite poisoning, in which the biological filtration has not been well established. The nitrogen cycle turns fish wastes to ammonia (which is toxic), then nitrite (still toxic), and finally, nitrate (not toxic in low concentrations).
