Tear Gas and Health
Tear gas significantly impacts lung function, leading to increased wheezing and coughing, which can weaken the body's defenses against infections, including COVID-19. As protesters instinctively remove masks to breathe during exposure, the risk of spreading the virus escalates. Observations reveal a troubling pattern where law enforcement deploys large volumes of tear gas in confined spaces, heightening the associated health risks.In this clip
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How Tear Gas Affects The Body
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