What are nicotine gummies?
Nicotine gummies are marketed to help adults quit smoking; however, a single gummy contains enough nicotine to poison a young child.
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Tobacco and nicotine poisoning
Tobacco is obtained from plants of the genus Nicotania. It contains the chemical nicotine, which is addictive. Smoking or chewing tobacco can cause cancer, heart and lung disease, stroke, and diabetes, among other medical conditions. Poisoning symptoms include vomiting, agitation, lethargy, and seizures, as well as abnormal heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
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The potential dangers of disposable e-cigarettes
Many e-cigarette products have been removed from the U.S. market, but disposable e-cigarettes are still available. Disposable e-cigarettes are not meant to be refilled or recharged, but they can be easily opened using instructions found on the internet. Exposure to the liquid contents of e-cigarettes can result in vomiting, tremors, and even death.
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My child ate a cigarette!
Nicotine is the main toxic ingredient in cigarettes and cigarette butts; it is very poisonous. Nicotine acts very quickly when swallowed, and the amount contained in just one cigarette butt is enough to poison a child.
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Dangers associated with e-cigs
Electronic cigarettes (e-Cigs) are devices made to look like real cigarettes. They contain a battery, a heater, and liquid nicotine. When heated, the nicotine liquid becomes a vapor, which users inhale. Liquid nicotine products contain flavorings and something to help the product vaporize. Liquid nicotine products are very poisonous if swallowed.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning: Another reason not to smoke
It is possible for heavy smokers to develop carbon monoxide poisoning. This can be severe enough to require treatment in an emergency room.
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