How to Use Smelling Salts
Smelling salts are made from a mixture of chemicals that compel a person to inhale when they are placed under the nose. There are several different situations that smelling salts can be used in.
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Instructions
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Purchase a container of smelling salts. Most stores that sell first aid supplies carry smelling salts. You can also find them online at site like The First Aid Supply. Use the smelling salts on a person who has fainted or feels lightheaded. A person who faints is going to become more alert after inhaling smelling salts.
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Rip open the single application packet of the smelling salts. Put the mixture under the nostrils of the person who has lost or is losing consciousness.
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Give them a minute to breathe in the mixture. They should be revived soon after from their spell.
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Seal the smelling salts or dispose of them. The fumes can be very strong and should not be inhaled over a long period. You should dispose of the smelling salts with caution. The ingredients can be toxic to small animals and fish.
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Tips & Warnings
Some people have found that smelling salts can be helpful for treating headaches. However, you should only use the smelling salts in this way every once in awhile.
