What physical signs and symptoms would a child likely display after being exposed to the environment containing a clandestine laboratory?
These children are usually asymptomatic. Children removed from homes where illegal drugs are being manufactured should be evaluated medically before being placed in care. If this has not occurred, they need to undergo an initial medical evaluation, followed by a complete physical (if not done at the time of the initial evaluation) within 24 to 72 hours of placement. Most of the children removed from these homes have normal initial medical evaluations. However, because of the potential chemical exposure the child may have had in the home from which they were removed, the caretaker should pay special attention to any respiratory symptoms (difficulty breathing, excessive cough, shortness of breath) as well as changes in mental status (confusion, excessive sleepiness, excessive hyperactivity). Although unlikely related to the drug, if present these symptoms should be evaluated urgently by a medical provider. If the onset of symptoms occurs greater than 24 hours after the exposure, it unlik
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