Chlorine inhalation toxicity from vapors generated by swimming pool chlorinator tablets

We have presented two cases of serious respiratory injury after brief exposure to vapors from solid chlorine compounds. We could find no previous reports of such accidents and, therefore, have related these cases to alert the medical community. We would recommend that physicians caring for children...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1987-03, Vol.79 (3), p.427-430
Main Authors: WOOD, B. R, COLOMBO, J. L, BENSON, B. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical and industrial products toxicology. Toxic occupational diseases
Child
Child, Preschool
Chlorine - poisoning
Gas Poisoning - complications
Gas, fumes
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Respiratory Tract Diseases - chemically induced
Swimming Pools
Toxicology
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Summary:We have presented two cases of serious respiratory injury after brief exposure to vapors from solid chlorine compounds. We could find no previous reports of such accidents and, therefore, have related these cases to alert the medical community. We would recommend that physicians caring for children include warnings about these preparations in their routine counseling of parents.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.79.3.427