Several non-medication treatments may be used to manage respiratory problems in someone with paint thinner poisoning. They include oxygen therapy and certain types of inhalation therapy that maintain a constant level of pressure in the airway. For someone with severe lung damage, a breathing tube may be inserted.
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Paint Thinner Poisoning
Paint thinner poisoning occurs when a toxic substance, known as a hydrocarbon, is ingested by mouth or by breathing. Paint thinners, gasoline and cleaning sprays can contain these hydrocarbons. Symptoms include burning in the mout...
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