How to deal with a fever on the face after spraying pesticides

In rural areas, where some families have orchards, spraying pesticides is the most direct way to prevent and control pests. If we apply pesticides ourselves, we may accidentally get the pesticides on ourselves. Pesticides are corrosive and the skin is delicate, so fever and pain may occur. This is pesticide poisoning and needs to be addressed promptly. So, how to deal with facial fever caused by pesticide application? Let’s take a look at the method below.

1. Symptoms of organophosphorus pesticide poisoning

Intermediate syndrome (IMS) refers to a series of symptoms caused by delayed excretion of organophosphorus poisons, redistribution in the body or insufficient medication, which results in prolonged inhibition of cholesterase and accumulation in the synaptic cleft. High concentrations of acetylcholine continuously stimulate and desensitize nicotinic acid receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, leading to obstruction of impulse transmission at the neuromuscular junction.

Removing the poison as quickly as possible is the key to saving the patient's life. For those with skin contamination, the contaminated clothes should be removed immediately and the patient should be rinsed repeatedly with plenty of clean water. For those who have ingested the poison orally and are conscious, vomiting should be induced repeatedly on the spot. The patient must never be taken to the hospital without any treatment, otherwise the absorption of poisons will increase and the condition will worsen.

2. Symptoms of skin allergy caused by pyrethroid pesticide poisoning

Symptoms of poisoning: Oral symptoms include intermittent pain, nausea and vomiting, burning pain in the upper abdomen, fatigue, loss of appetite, chest tightness, drooling, etc. In severe cases, there is confusion, increased secretions from the mouth, nose, and trachea, trembling hands, muscle twitching, irregular heartbeat, etc. Severe symptoms include dyspnea, cyanosis, bubbling sounds in the lungs, paroxysmal convulsions or seizures in the limbs, loss of consciousness, and in severe cases, deep coma and shock, with repeated tonic convulsions causing laryngeal spasms and even death from suffocation.

The skin symptoms include redness, irritation, itching, and numbness of the skin. In severe cases, papules, blisters, and erosions may occur. When the eyes are invaded by pesticides, symptoms include conjunctival congestion, pain, photophobia, tearing, and red and swollen eyelids.

3. First aid measures for skin allergies caused by pesticide poisoning

In case of oral poisoning, induce vomiting and wash the stomach immediately with concentrated salt water, soapy water, etc.

For those who are poisoned through the skin, rinse the skin with soapy water or clean water immediately. For dermatitis, apply calamine lotion or 2% - 3% boric acid water for wet compresses. If pesticides splash into your eyes, rinse them several times with plenty of water or saline, and take chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, etc. orally.

You must go to the hospital for appropriate treatment to get the right medicine for the condition.