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How can cyanide poison be treated?

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Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include an odor of bitter almond on the breath dizziness convulsions collapse and often froth on the mouth. In case of cyanide poisoning a doctor should be summoned immediately. If the poison was swallowed vomiting should be induced. Artificial respiration should be used if needed.

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