After entering the rainy season, various types of wild mushrooms proliferate vigorously, and the accidental consumption of wild poisonous mushrooms often occurs. Experts say that the popular folk belief that "brightly colored mushrooms are toxic" is actually a misconception in identifying poisonous mushrooms. The best way is not to easily pick and try mushrooms that you don't know. It is reported that there are several misconceptions in identifying whether mushrooms are toxic. Firstly, many people believe that brightly colored mushrooms are toxic, while ordinary colored mushrooms are not. In fact, it is not easy to distinguish whether mushrooms are toxic based on their color and shape. Secondly, some people say that mushrooms grown in dark and damp places are toxic, while mushrooms grown in clean places such as under pine trees are non-toxic. But some toxic species such as white poisonous umbrellas grow in clean and tidy pine forests, so it cannot be simply judged based on these conditions. In the eyes of some people, mushrooms with secretions are toxic. However, some poisonous mushrooms have advanced "camouflage techniques", such as the smooth surface of the sub sparse pleated black mushroom, without scales and mucus, and the absence of bacterial supports and rings on the stem. Once ingested, it can cause hemolytic symptoms and in severe cases, may lead to organ failure. In addition, many people believe that maggots and mushrooms that are infested with insects are not poisonous, on the grounds that even worms eating poisonous mushrooms do not die. In fact, many highly toxic mushrooms will also grow maggots and worms when they mature. Some mushrooms are harmless to mosquitoes and fruit flies, but they can cause fatal harm to humans. There is also a saying among the people that mushrooms are cooked together with silver vessels, garlic, rice, or rushes, and poisonous mushrooms can be detoxified after being cooked at high temperature or with garlic. Experts say that this identification method has no scientific basis. Garlic does not have a detoxifying effect, and silverware will not change color when cooked with poisonous mushrooms. What should I do if I accidentally eat poisonous mushrooms? It is reported that the clinical symptoms of toxic mushroom poisoning are very complex and variable. Poisonous mushroom poisoning may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. In severe cases, it can lead to convulsions, spasms, coma, and even severe symptoms such as hallucinations, hemolysis, and liver damage. The mortality rate is extremely high. If you accidentally ingest poisonous mushrooms, you should immediately use your fingers or chopsticks to press the base of your tongue to induce vomiting, and then take warm water orally to repeatedly induce vomiting 2-3 times until no food residue can be vomited. Contact the emergency center while inducing vomiting, or send the patient to the hospital after inducing vomiting. Do not avoid going to the hospital because the symptoms are mild or have not worsened. In addition, poisonous mushrooms that have been consumed should also be retained in order to determine the cause of poisoning; Doctors should be informed that it may be toxic mushroom poisoning for targeted treatment. The doctor reminds that if you feel unwell after eating mushrooms, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner. The earlier treatment, the more effective it is to control the condition and effectively reduce the occurrence of complications. (Outlook New Era Network)