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Tear Gas

Tear gas is a non-lethal riot control or crowd control agent. It is a chemical compound which causes immediate tearing of the eyes, mild respiratory convulsions, an increase in blood pressure and pulse, as well as the irritation of mucous membranes.

Symptoms

Stinging and Burning Of the Eyes, Nose, Mouth, and Skin	Rash and a Chemical Burn
Excessive Tearing	Coughing
Blurred Vision	Difficulty Breathing
Runny Nose	Choking
Drooling	Disorientation and Confusion

Steps

Expose the person to fresh air like a breeze or a fan

Flush eyes with saline or cool fresh water for at least 15 minutes or until stinging subsides

Wash affected area with non oil or cold cream based soap and water to remove tear gas from the skin

Breathing difficulties are treated by administering oxygen and in some cases using medication that are used to treat asthma.

If any irritation or pain persists after decontamination, get medical assistance

Warnings

DO NOT panic and stay calm as panicking increases the irritation

Breathe slowly and remember it is only temporary as it lasts 5-30 minutes

DO NOT swallow and instead blow your nose, rinse your mouth, cough and spit

DO NOT rub eyes and instead blink the chemical out

Tips

People should remove contaminated clothes and place them in a sealed plastic bag

Remove contact lenses as chemical particles can get trapped under the lends and cause serious eye damage

Vaseline, makeup, detergent soap, skin moisturizers or any skin products with chemical additives and oil bases can trap tear gas particles on your skin and cause serious damage

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