How to detect formaldehyde poisoning

Formaldehyde generally exists in our daily life in the form of colorless gas, so it can easily enter the human body through the respiratory tract, mouth and nose, causing inflammation of the respiratory tract and other aspects. At the same time, if formaldehyde comes into contact with the eyes, it will cause considerable irritation to the human eyes. At the same time, it can induce cell damage and is the main cause of many cancers. Therefore, for such substances, it is necessary to detect them as early as possible to avoid serious consequences.

1. How to treat formaldehyde poisoning

On-site treatment: Leave the scene immediately, take off contaminated clothing in time, rinse contaminated skin thoroughly with plenty of water, and then wash with soapy water or 2% sodium bicarbonate solution. If it splashes into the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If a large amount of formaldehyde gas is inhaled in a short period of time and upper respiratory tract irritation occurs, the person should be observed for at least 48 hours to avoid activities that may worsen the condition. People who are exposed to high concentrations of formaldehyde can be given 0.1% dilute ammonia solution for inhalation.

Early, adequate, and short-term use of glucocorticoids can effectively prevent laryngeal edema and pulmonary edema. Keep the airway open, give bronchial spasmolytics and defoaming agents, and perform tracheotomy if necessary. Treat symptomatically, prevent infection, and prevent complications. Improve indoor ventilation equipment and install indoor fresh air ventilation system. Plant potted plants, aloe vera, spider plants, ivy and other green plants. In terms of diet, pay attention to avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Open windows more often to ventilate and keep indoor and outdoor air circulating. Avoid being in places with high formaldehyde concentrations for a long time.

2. What are the effects of formaldehyde poisoning?

When its concentration reaches 0.08-0.09 mg/m3 per cubic meter of air, children will experience mild asthma. When the indoor air concentration reaches 0.1 mg/m3, there will be odor and discomfort; when it reaches 0.5 mg/m3, it may irritate the eyes and cause tears; when it reaches 0.6 mg/m3, it may cause throat discomfort or pain. Higher concentrations can cause nausea and vomiting, coughing, chest tightness, asthma and even pulmonary edema; when the concentration reaches 30 mg/m3, it can cause immediate death.

The hazards of long-term exposure to low doses of formaldehyde include: causing chronic respiratory diseases, nasopharyngeal cancer, colon cancer, brain tumors, menstrual disorders, gene mutations in the cell nucleus, cross-linking within the single strand of DNA and between DNA and protein, inhibition of DNA damage repair, pregnancy syndrome, causing chromosomal abnormalities and leukemia in newborns, and causing memory and intellectual decline in adolescents.

Formaldehyde gas can cause death and this is the best preventive measure while using gas. Please read the following lines carefully to know the different signs and symptoms of formaldehyde poisoning and how to treat it.

Inhalation of formaldehyde can cause irritation of the nose, eyes and throat, headaches, and skin damage. When swallowed, formaldehyde can cause a burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus.

A person can develop breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia when exposed to formaldehyde fumes for a longer period of time. People who already have asthma are likely to have frequent and severe attacks. Because formaldehyde is a carcinogen, frequent exposure to or inhalation of formaldehyde gas can increase the risk of lung cancer and brain cancer.

3. Blood tests for formaldehyde poisoning

It is recommended to do a routine blood test and liver function test. The early symptoms of formaldehyde poisoning are not obvious and difficult to detect. The biggest harm of formaldehyde is that it destroys human immunity, reduces resistance and makes people more susceptible to diseases. You can ask a professional to do an environmental assessment. In addition, formaldehyde is released slowly, so it is recommended to ventilate more. It is also recommended to put more bamboo charcoal at home, which can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde. It is also recommended to grow more spider plants to purify the air. When the indoor air is slightly polluted, the above method can be used.