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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Chromium Toxicity
Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM)
Key Points • Patients should be advised to avoid exposures and conditions that might
further increase their risk of disease or worsen their existing condition.
• Patients should contact their physician if they develop respiratory or
gastrointestinal problems or other health changes.
Progress Check
15. Patients who have been exposed to chromium should
A. Seek clinical evaluation and treatment without delay.
B. Learn how to avoid further exposure.
C. Know when to call their doctor.
D. All of the above.
To review relevant content, see “Self Care” and “Clinical Follow-up” in
this section.
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