Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Holiday-related Dangers?

Although long believed to be highly toxic and incredibly dangerous, most research has shown that poinsettia ingestions are not a significant medical concern. Some mucous membrane irritation or gastrointestinal (GI) distress may be reported, but such incidents are rare. No treatment is routinely recommended, other than comforting the parents and affected child. Instructions should be provided in the rare case that GI distress does develop.

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Cite this: Richard H. Sinert. Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Holiday-related Dangers? - Medscape - Dec 07, 2015.