How to tell if you’ve been affected by toxic chemical poisoning — and what to do about it
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In the wake of the train derailment in Ohio, people are concerned about toxic chemical spills and possible impacts. Here's what a toxicologist wants people to know.
Not all chemical spills result in the same signs and symptoms, said Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, a medical toxicology physician and interim executive director at the National Capital Poison Center in Washington, D.C. "Some chemicals can cause direct toxicity, while others cause lung irritation or displace oxygen from the body." East Palestine residents are concerned about exposure — but what about those who live one, two or even three towns away? Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
"Some chemicals can cause direct toxicity, while others cause lung irritation or displace oxygen from the body," she told Fox News Digital via email.
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