metals

metals,

agents that consist of metallic poisons, such as arsenic, mercury, and thallium. Exposure to metallic poisons can be by inhalation or ingestion. Heavy metals can affect many systems, and large doses or prolonged exposure can lead to death.

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metals,

n a fundamental grouping of elements such as sodium, gold, copper, and iron in the periodic table that have similar chemical and physical properties, including high density, ductility, malleability, and conductivity (of electricity and heat).

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Patient discussion about metals.

Q. Allergy to Nickel- can it happen? i though that only organic materials can cause allergy… but I started a new job that exposed me to Nickel and have, or so it seems, an allergic reaction to it…

A. Of course it can happen! Here you go:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nickel-allergy/DS00826

Q. I was told that platinum is used in fragrances for the fullness of the spray. Please tell me more! Three years ago I was diagnosed with off the lab chart levels of platinum in my body. I have no hobby or avenue for exposure other than my work. I have sold fragrances for over ten years. Even the Regional EPA Air Quality person doesnt know where I am getting this. I was told by a health director who made some calls. He told me that platinum is used in fragrances for the "fullness of the spray". Would you please tell me more about this? Thank you!

A. i never heard of it. but i know that there are alot of materials in fragrance spreading instruments that are not healthy. some do use metal salts, and in a large quantities it can be harmful. about Platinum- you can look on the lists of materials or send it to a lab to check it out.