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What are Smelling Salts and How Do They Work? (2019x111)
Fecha de emisión: Abr 30, 2019
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Smelling salts have been used for everything, from reviving those who have fainted to athletes needing a chemically-induced “wake up.” But what are smelling salts? Are they actually an effective medical treatment? How do they work? Are they toxic and dangerous?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smelling_salts
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