On February 26, information from Hoang Anh Gia Lai University Medical Center Hospital said that the unit had just successfully received and treated baby T.A (born 2023, Dien Hong ward, Gia Lai province) who was hospitalized in a state of vomiting, coughing up, and breathing weakly.
On February 22, while adults were careless, the baby swallowed a quantity of fragrant oil used in the house. A few minutes later, the child coughed continuously, vomited and showed signs of shortness of breath, so he was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Doctors of the Department of Pediatrics (University Medical Center Hospital - Hoang Anh Gia Lai) quickly handled the initial treatment, supported respiration and closely monitored vital signs, and performed necessary tests.
Initial results recorded that the child suffered from respiratory failure, inhaled pneumonia, and fragrant oil poisoning. Up to now, the health condition has stabilized and he has been discharged from the hospital after 2 days of treatment.
Doctors warn that perfumes, essential oils, room sprays... are very dangerous if children swallow or inhale them.
The consequences when children may have lung damage, respiratory failure, and even life-threatening conditions. Parents need to keep chemicals, essential oils, floor cleaner... out of reach of children; do not store chemicals in drinking water bottles or familiar items.
When a child mistakenly drinks chemicals, family members should not induce vomiting at home but should quickly take the child to a medical facility for emergency treatment and timely treatment.
