What is ammonia poisoning? | Explained (opens original article in a new tab)

A fatal ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu resulted in five deaths and over 67 hospitalizations, highlighting the dangers of ammonia exposure and the lack of a specific cure for poisoning.

• Five people died and over 67 were hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu.
• Ammonia is a toxic gas that can cause severe respiratory and tissue damage upon inhalation, ingestion, or contact with skin or eyes.
• Treatment for ammonia poisoning focuses on removing the gas from the body and providing supportive care, with potential long-term health effects.