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1Department of Internal Medicine, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614, USA. olivek@etsu.edu
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|April 25, 2009
Summary
Coins can cause various health issues affecting multiple organ systems. This review details respiratory, gastrointestinal, and allergic problems, plus systemic effects and management of coin ingestion.
Area of Science:
- Medical literature review
- Clinical toxicology
- Public health
Background:
- Coins, common objects, can lead to unexpected health complications.
- Ingestion and exposure to coins present diverse clinical scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the medical literature on health problems associated with coins.
- To categorize and describe coin-related health issues.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of medical literature.
- Categorization of coin-induced health problems.
Main Results:
- Coin ingestion can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal issues.
- Systemic effects, allergic reactions, and miscellaneous health problems are also documented.
- Clinical management strategies for swallowed coins are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Coin-related health problems are varied and can impact multiple organ systems.
- Awareness and understanding of these risks are crucial for clinical management.
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