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    Q&A with Dr. Manny: What should a you do if you think someone has ingested poison?

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Hello I'm not demanding -- -- -- you questions.

Many common household items can be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands we got this email from a viewer.

Dear doctor Manny what should a parent do if they think someone has ingested poison.

Try induce vomiting or wait until I see symptoms before taking them to the hospital.

Well Colleen it could happen to any -- But if you ever suspected child has swallow poison.

You should call poison control and look for symptoms like abdominal pain drowsiness breathing difficulties and seizures.

If you'd think someone has been poison it's important to get medical attention right away for more on that we talk to an expert.

There are several things that you should do if you think that you -- -- First thing you want to do was become educated so when you actually have ingested poison and you should call the local poisons.

-- somebody who's very experienced pharmacist will be able to tell you.

If you have ingested something of significance.

You also want to have the product with -- They gonna ask you what exactly -- you can read it off label.

What you don't want it to.

Does induce vomiting.

-- try to neutralize the product yourself.

If you have taken something else it means you'll be advised.

To seek medical care at your local emergency.

Remember prevention is the best way to keep your family safe.

So do you have a question you can email me -- -- many of foxnews.com.

Until next time I'm document.

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