injuries and poisoning
Riot Control Chemical Agents
Symptoms of Riot Control Chemical Injuries
Most riot-control agents cause nearly immediate irritation and pain to the eyes, mucous membranes, and skin. People who inhale the agents develop coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and sometimes shortness of breath. People typically recover from the effects within a half an hour, but agents left on the skin may cause blisters. Some people develop a permanent lung complication called Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome , which causes episodes of shortness of breath and wheezing, similar to that caused by asthma. 