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Chlorinated lime poisoning: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    After inhalation, seek urgent reassessment if cough, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath appears or worsens over the next several hours.

    New difficulty swallowing, pain with swallowing, repeated vomiting, weight loss, or a feeling that food is sticking requires prompt medical review.

    These symptoms can indicate narrowing during the healing process.

    Seek urgent eye care for worsening pain, light sensitivity, discharge, or any change in vision.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Follow-up depends on the route and severity of exposure.

    A mild skin exposure that fully resolves after washing may need only routine care.

    Persistent redness, blistering, pain, or drainage should be assessed by a healthcare professional.

    People treated for a major gas exposure may need follow-up for persistent cough, reduced exercise tolerance, or asthma-like symptoms.

The article also says

After ingestion, follow the discharge plan given by the treating team.

Eye injuries may require repeat examinations to confirm that the cornea is healing.

Before using the product again, review its label and safety data sheet.

Store it in the original labeled container, away from food, acids, ammonia, heat, moisture, children, and pets.

Never combine it with another cleaner or pool chemical.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Chlorinated lime poisoning. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.