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Aromatic Concentrates
… immediately or shortly after exposure to levels over 100 ppm in air of aromatic concentrates: Breathing problems and irritation of the throat and lungs A feeling of light-headedness followed … -
Outdoor Wood Boilers (Water Stoves)
… impacts of these pollutants on human health, which include coughing and difficult or painful breathing, increased susceptibility to respiratory illness like pneumonia and bronchitis, eye and … expelled. Symptoms of people exposed to wood smoke from OWBs include eye and nose irritation, breathing difficulty, wheezing, coughing, and headaches. People with heart disease, asthma, … -
Adenovirus
… to get very sick from an adenovirus. There are a number of ways you can get an adenovirus: Breathing in adenovirus from the air: Someone with the virus coughs or sneezes and the virus gets … as: Common cold Sore throat Pinkeye Croup (an infection in the upper airway that obstructs breathing and causes a barking cough) Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways of the lungs) … -
Air: Indoor Allergens
… All buildings contain indoor allergens. Most people are exposed to these allergens by breathing them in. Exposure can also happen if allergens are ingested or if they come in contact … cause an allergic reaction, such as: A runny nose. Coughing. Skin rashes. Sneezing. Trouble breathing. Watery eyes. Severe allergic reactions can require immediate medical treatment. How … -
COVID-19: What to Do if You Were Exposed
… had symptoms at the time. If the person with COVID-19 was coughing, singing, shouting, or breathing heavily. Whether or not you or the person with COVID-19 were wearing masks. How … a thermometer, watch for symptoms of fever like chills or sweats. Watch for cough, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Write down any symptoms you have and when they begin. … -
Immunizations: Diphtheria
… can infect the skin or the respiratory tract system, which is parts of the body involved in breathing. Symptoms of diphtheria depend on which part of the body is infected. Respiratory … -
Vinyl Chloride
… billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing vinyl chloride for a lifetime at 0.62 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If … -
Seoul Hantavirus Frequently Asked Questions
… syndrome (HPS). Most HPS infections lead to fever and body aches, progressing to severe breathing difficulties that frequently require hospitalization. Death occurs in approximately 38% … The patient may be given fluids to prevent dehydration and additional oxygen to help with breathing. Dialysis may be required in severe cases of kidney failure. Ribavirin, an antiviral … -
Carbon Dioxide
… include headaches, dizziness, restlessness, a tingling or pins or needles feeling, difficulty breathing, sweating, tiredness, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coma, asphyxia, … -
Vaping and Lung Injury Investigation
… nausea, vomiting, fever, and weight loss. Severity. Some patients with EVALI develop severe breathing problems requiring hospitalization, and may have to be put on ventilators in order to … -
Psittacosis
… (including the bacteria) can get into the air. The most common way someone gets infected is by breathing in the dust from these dried secretions. Less commonly, birds infect people through … of C. psittaci infection in birds are non-specific and include: Poor appetite Inflamed eyes Breathing difficulty Diarrhea Infected birds may not have signs of disease or seem sick. When … -
Q Fever
… Q Fever Q Fever 101 How do people get sick with Q Fever? People get infected with Q Fever by breathing in dust that has been contaminated by infected animal feces, urine, milk, and birth … -
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
… Personal protective equipment (PPE) is any type of specialized clothing, barrier product, or breathing (respiratory) device used to protect workers from serious injuries or illnesses while … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin
… damaging for kids under 6. Lead poisoning among children is typically caused by swallowing or breathing in dust from lead-based paint in homes that were built before 1978. We can prevent lead … -
DHS Encourages All Wisconsinites to Take Steps to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure
… lead poisoning remains a serious public health crisis. Primarily caused by swallowing or breathing in dust from deteriorating lead-based paint, lead poisoning can cause learning and … your home for lead hazards: The most common cause of lead exposure is from swallowing or breathing in dust from deteriorating lead-based paint. To check your house for lead-based paint …
Last revised March 22, 2023