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chloroxylenol and Airway Obstruction

chloroxylenol has been researched along with Airway Obstruction in 2 studies

chloroxylenol: topical antiseptic; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol : A member of the class of phenols that is 3,5-xylenol which is substituted at position 4 by chlorine. It is bactericidal against most Gram-positive bacteria but less effective against Staphylococci and Gram-negative bacteria, and often inactive against Pseudomonas species. It is ineffective against bacterial spores.

Airway Obstruction: Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"8% chloroxylenol, 9% pine oil and 12% isopropyl alcohol) has previously been reported to cause delayed upper airway obstruction when ingested, despite the product being labelled as non-poisonous."3.72Stridor after ingestion of dettol and domestos. ( Graham, CA, 2004)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Graham, CA1
Joynt, GM1
Ho, KM1
Gomersall, CD1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for chloroxylenol and Airway Obstruction

ArticleYear
Stridor after ingestion of dettol and domestos.
    European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine, 2004, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Airway Obstruction; Emergency Medical Services; Female; Humans; Poisonin

2004
Delayed upper airway obstruction. A life-threatening complication of Dettol poisoning.
    Anaesthesia, 1997, Volume: 52, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Airway Obstruction; Disinfectants; Female; Fiber Optic Technology; Humans; Intubation, Intratr

1997