Refrigerant poisoning
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Definition 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. Alternative Names Coolant poisoning; Freon poisoning; Fluorinated hydrocarbon poisoning; Sudden sniffing death syndrome Poisonous Ingredient
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Review Date: 02/28/2006  advertisement
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