Fatality associated with inhalation of a pyrethrin shampoo

Paul M. Wax; Robert S. Hoffman

doi:10.3109/15563659409011049

Fatality associated with inhalation of a pyrethrin shampoo

Paul M. Wax, Robert S. Hoffman

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Abstract

A fatality associated with the inhalational exposure to a pyrethrin insecticide is described. Death was attributed to sudden irreversible bronchospasm. While less severe allergic reactions have been reported, this is the first death associated with pyrethrin inhalation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	457-460
Number of pages	4
Journal	Clinical Toxicology
Volume	32
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/15563659409011049
State	Published - 1994

Keywords

Insecticides
Pyrethrins
Status asthmatics

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Toxicology

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Fatality associated with inhalation of a pyrethrin shampoo

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