Fatality associated with inhalation of a pyrethrin shampoo.
A fatality associated with the inhalational exposure to a pyrethrin insecticide is described. Death was attributed to sudden irreversible bronchospasm. While less severe allergic reactions have been reported, this is the first death associated with pyrethrin inhalation.
Wax
P M
PM
Emergency Department, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY 14642.
Hoffman
R S
RS
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000506:poisoning*
D006203:Hair Preparations; D011722:Pyrethrins