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Mind the Mist: The Hidden Harm of Organophosphates, Cagayan de Oro (2025)

24/09/2024

As we strive for a healthier future, it’s crucial to remember our farmers who face immense challenges in using pesticides safely.

Many are caught in a cycle of poverty, limiting their access to protective gear and safer alternatives.

Let’s stand together to advocate for sustainable farming practices and resources that ensure their safety and well-being. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💚

23/09/2024

🚑 Understanding the importance of first aid kits in emergencies like organophosphate poisoning could save lives! 🚑

Knowledge is power! Familiarize yourself with the signs of organophosphate poisoning—pinpoint pupils, excessive salivation, and respiratory distress are some critical symptoms. Act quickly and seek professional medical help.

🔗 Share this post to spread awareness and equip others with the knowledge to respond effectively in case of emergencies!

References:
First aid for pesticide poisoning. Penn State Extension. (n.d.). https://extension.psu.edu/first-aid-for-pesticide-poisoning

22/09/2024

𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩

Here's a summarized compilation of what we have posted so far in this page. Let's work together to raise awareness and ensure the safe use of organophosphates!

In case of emergencies:
Cagayan de Oro City
ORO RESCUE: (088) 857-4144 or 911
CITY HOSPITAL: (088) 880-1070

Misamis Oriental
Tagoloan Rescue: 0965-429-6161
MisOr Provincial Hospital Balinagasag (088) 333- 5413
MisOr Provincial Hospital
Claveria - (088) 350 1240

Bukidnon
Bukidnon CDRRMC- 813 3612

Lanao del Norte
Iligan CDRRM- 811 / 812

Nmmc
(088) 2272 6362

22/09/2024

🚨 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🚨

Did you know that exposure to organophosphates—chemicals often found in pesticides and insecticides—can lead to life-threatening poisoning? 😱 It's crucial to act quickly if you suspect someone has been exposed!

Immediate treatment with atropine and pralidoxime is lifesaving. Atropine helps reduce overstimulation of the nervous system, while pralidoxime reactivates the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, essential for nerve function. 🩺✨

If you come into contact with organophosphate compounds, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly. Don’t hesitate—contact:
(NMMC Toxicology Specialty Center - 0968 202 6890)
(National Poison Management and Control Center - (02) 8524 1078) to ensure you receive the help you need.

You can also contact:
Cagayan de Oro City
ORO RESCUE: (088) 857-4144 or 911
CITY HOSPITAL: (088) 880-1070

Misamis Oriental
Tagoloan Rescue: 0965-429-6161
MisOr Provincial Hospital Balinagasag (088) 333- 5413
MisOr Provincial Hospital
Claveria - (088) 350 1240

Bukidnon
Bukidnon CDRRMC- 813 3612

Lanao del Norte
Iligan CDRRM- 811 / 812

Nmmc
(088) 2272 6362

Together, we can spread awareness and save lives! 💪💙

Reference
Cirino, E. (2018). What you should know about organophosphate poisoning. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/organophosphate-poisoning

21/09/2024

🚫 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 🌿

Using Baygon spray without the appropriate protective gear can pose serious health risks that are easily preventable. Failing to wear essentials such as gloves, masks, and goggles exposes you to harmful chemicals that can lead to respiratory issues, skin irritation, and other long-term health problems.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁! 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

-𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲.

-𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀.

-𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹.

Let’s take care of ourselves and our loved ones by committing to safe practices! Your health matters. 💪💚

21/09/2024

🌱 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 🛡️

Using organophosphate pesticides requires careful attention to safety measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Prioritizing safety is essential for everyone involved, especially when handling these products.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱:
-𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆.
-𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻, 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮.
-𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀.
-𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
-𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲-𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱
𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹.
-𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆.

By following these guidelines, we can use organophosphate pesticides safely and effectively. Let’s work together to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities! 💧💚

References
Safe use practices for pesticides. National Pesticide Information Center. (2024). http://npic.orst.edu/health/safeuse.html

Buhler, W. (Ed.). (n.d.). Using pesticides safely and correctly. Pesticide Environmental Stewardship. https://pesticidestewardship.org/homeowner/using-pesticides-safely-and-correctly/ #:~:text=Never%20smoke%20or%20eat%20while%20mixing%20or%20applying%20pesticides.&text=Also%2C%20some%20pesticide%20products%20are,and%20under%20the%20conditions%20specified.

Organophosphate Pesticides and Child health: A primer for health care providers - Prevention. (n.d.). https://depts.washington.edu/opchild/prevention.html #:~:text=Reduce%20or%20eliminate%20home%20and,especially%20agricultural%20pesticides%2C%20in%20homes.

19/09/2024

🌿𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥!🚨

Did you know that organophosphates, commonly used as pesticides, pose serious health risks not only to farmers but to everyone in our communities? These harmful chemicals can enter our bodies through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion, leaving no one untouched.

🤕 When exposure occurs, 𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 like excessive salivation, tearing, increased urination, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, and vomiting can arise, collectively remembered by the acronym 𝗦𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘. These alarming symptoms stem from the overstimulation of the body’s muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, marking the urgent need for awareness and caution.

🌟 The dangers don’t stop there. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 can increase our susceptibility to cancer and may lead to chronic health issues like fatigue, muscle weakness, and cognitive dysfunction.

🚨 It is crucial that we advocate for proper handling and stringent regulations around these hazardous substances. Let's take action to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from the risks associated with organophosphates.

Join us in spreading the word and promoting safer practices for everyone! 🌍💚

Reference:
Adeyinka A, Muco E, Regina AC, et al. Organophosphates. [Updated 2023 Nov 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499860/

18/09/2024

Ligtas ang may alam! 🤪

Organophosphates, while useful as pesticides, pose significant health risks due to their ability to enter the body through various routes (skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion). Understanding the dangers of organophosphate inhalation is crucial for our health.

Stay informed about organophosphate and protect yourselves from these harmful chemicals. 🌱💚

16/09/2024

🌍 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 🚫

Did you know that organophosphates, a class of chemical insecticides, are commonly used in agriculture and household pest control? While they effectively target pests by disrupting their nervous systems, they pose significant risks to human and animal health.

🔍 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱:

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: Organophosphates inhibit an essential enzyme called cholinesterase in our nervous systems, leading to serious health issues and potential illness.

𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Farmers who apply these chemicals and households using insecticides are at heightened risk of exposure, making awareness crucial.

Let’s raise awareness about the dangers posed by organophosphates. Together, we can advocate for a healthier environment for all! 🌱💚

Reference: http://www.idph.state.il.us/bioterrorism/factsheets/organophosphate.htm

15/09/2024

🌱✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

At Mind the Mist, we are committed to educating communities about organophosphate poisoning, its risks, prevention, and treatment. These synthetic chemicals, widely used in agriculture, can pose serious health threats if not handled properly.

Together, we can create safer environments and ensure healthier futures for all. Let’s and protect lives from these toxins!

🛡️ Learn more about our initiative and how you can contribute to a toxin-free future!

14/09/2024

🤰🌿 Attention, Future Mamas!

Let's chat about organophosphates! These sneaky chemicals, like those found in common pesticides such as Baygon, are designed to keep pests away—but they can also pose risks to you and your baby. 😱🐜 When pregnant, exposure to organophosphates can lead to serious issues, including potential developmental delays for your little one.

So next time you reach for that can of bug spray, remember: keeping your home pest-free should never come at the cost of safety! Awareness is your best friend for a healthy pregnancy. 💚✨

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