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The particles of barium compounds can be seen as opaque shadows on the chest X-rays of people with baritosis. However, being a benign condition, it neither interferes with lung function nor causes symptoms other than a mild cough. [citation needed] After exposure to barium compounds dust ceases, the X-ray abnormalities gradually resolve. [1]
Symptoms include "convulsions... paralysis of the peripheral nerve system ... severe inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract". [9]: 18 The insoluble sulfate is nontoxic and is not classified as a dangerous goods in transport regulations. [9]: 9 Little is known about the long term effects of barium exposure. [38]
The river water was contaminated with toxic metals including arsenic, copper, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, nickel, and thallium. [2] Cleanup costs may exceed $1.2 billion. [3] A toxic heavy metal is a common but misleading term for a metal-like element noted for its potential toxicity. [4]
The most recent COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the XEC variant, Russo says. “The most recent version of the vaccine seems to be reasonably well-matched,” he says.
The new "FLiRT" COVID-19 variants, including KP.3 and KP.2, are spreading in the United States. Will there be a summer surge? Experts discuss transmission, symptoms, and vaccines.
COVID-19 often shares a lot of the same symptoms as influenza, including stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, fatigue and fever or chills. But unlike the flu, COVID symptoms can ...
Symptoms of COVID-19. Some less common symptoms of COVID-19 can be relatively non-specific; however the most common symptoms are fever, dry cough, and loss of taste and smell. [1] [22] Among those who develop symptoms, approximately one in five may become more seriously ill and have difficulty in breathing.
Current COVID-19 tests are expected to detect the XEC variant and other strains in circulation, the experts say. People should test if they have COVID-19 symptoms or an exposure.