Essential oils therapy: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, fainting, a seizure, or severe confusion.

   Call emergency services if the person is unconscious, having a seizure, or having difficulty breathing.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek urgent medical advice for widespread hives, significant skin blistering, persistent vomiting, or new wheezing.

   If anyone swallows an essential oil, contact your local poison centre promptly rather than waiting for symptoms.

   In the United States, Poison Control is available at 1-800-222-1222 .

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Contact your healthcare team during routine hours if you develop a mild but persistent rash, headache, nausea, cough, or other unwanted effect after treatment.

   Also call if the symptom being addressed is worsening or is not improving as expected.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Essential oils therapy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.