What are the Symptoms of Hexavalent Chromium Exposure?
Runny nose, coughing, sneezing, irritation and burning sensation in the throat owing to breathing in of high concentration hexavalent chromium. On prolonged exposure, perforation on the nasal septum (the wall between the nasal passages) can occur. Some people tend to become allergic to hexavalent chromium and can show signs of asthma, like wheezing and shortness of breath. Hexavalent chromium can come in direct contact with the skin on those people whose work involves direct handling of solids and liquids with hexavalent chromium content. As a result of the skin contact, swelling, itching, skin rashes and reddening of the skin can be seen. How can Hexavalent Chromium Damage our Health? The extent of damage that hexavalent chromium can cause to a person’s health depends upon the amount of time that person is exposed to it and the concentration level of the chemical. It can lead to lung cancer in those who breathe airborne hexavalent chromium. An increased level of hexavalent chromium in
