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{{short description|Powder-like substances that induce sneezing}} |
{{short description|Powder-like substances that induce sneezing}} |
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'''Sneezing powder''' is a group of [[Powder (substance)|powders]] or powder-like substances that induce [[sneezing]] when someone is exposed to them. This is usually done as a [[Practical joke device|practical joke]] or [[prank]] to an unsuspecting victim. |
'''Sneezing powder''' is a group of [[Powder (substance)|powders]] or powder-like substances that induce [[sneezing]] when someone is exposed to them. This is usually done as a [[Practical joke device|practical joke]] or [[prank]] to an unsuspecting victim. |
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In recent times a lot of sneezing powder attacks have been released in public areas causing larger scale effect. |
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Sneezing powders containing ''[[Veratrum album]]'' [[alkaloid]]s have been linked to poisoning, including [[dyspepsia|upset stomach]], [[fainting]], [[bradycardia|slowed heart rate]] and [[hypotension|low blood pressure]].<ref name="carlier">{{ cite journal |vauthors=Carlier P, Efthymiou ML, Garnier R, Hoffelt J, Fournier E | title = Poisoning with Veratrum-containing sneezing powders | journal = Human Toxicology | year = 1983 | volume = 2 | issue = 2 | pages = 321–325 | pmid = 6862477 | doi=10.1177/096032718300200224| s2cid = 44786035 }}</ref> Children are especially vulnerable.<ref name="fogh">{{ cite journal |vauthors=Fogh A, Kulling P, Wickstrom E | title = Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger | journal = Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology | year = 1983 | volume = 20 | issue = 2 | pages = 175–179 | pmid = 6887310 | doi=10.3109/15563658308990062}}</ref> |
Sneezing powders containing ''[[Veratrum album]]'' [[alkaloid]]s have been linked to poisoning, including [[dyspepsia|upset stomach]], [[fainting]], [[bradycardia|slowed heart rate]] and [[hypotension|low blood pressure]].<ref name="carlier">{{ cite journal |vauthors=Carlier P, Efthymiou ML, Garnier R, Hoffelt J, Fournier E | title = Poisoning with Veratrum-containing sneezing powders | journal = Human Toxicology | year = 1983 | volume = 2 | issue = 2 | pages = 321–325 | pmid = 6862477 | doi=10.1177/096032718300200224| s2cid = 44786035 }}</ref> Children are especially vulnerable.<ref name="fogh">{{ cite journal |vauthors=Fogh A, Kulling P, Wickstrom E | title = Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger | journal = Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology | year = 1983 | volume = 20 | issue = 2 | pages = 175–179 | pmid = 6887310 | doi=10.3109/15563658308990062}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 20 June 2024
Sneezing powder is a group of powders or powder-like substances that induce sneezing when someone is exposed to them. This is usually done as a practical joke or prank to an unsuspecting victim.
Sneezing powders containing Veratrum album alkaloids have been linked to poisoning, including upset stomach, fainting, slowed heart rate and low blood pressure.[1] Children are especially vulnerable.[2]
An example of a sternutatory (sneeze-inducing) agent is helenalin (the acetate is called angustibalin). The plant containing this chamissonolide is actually eponymously called sneezeweed.
See also
[edit]- Itching powder
- List of practical joke topics
- Photic sneeze reflex (sun sneezing), a genetic disorder
References
[edit]- ^ Carlier P, Efthymiou ML, Garnier R, Hoffelt J, Fournier E (1983). "Poisoning with Veratrum-containing sneezing powders". Human Toxicology. 2 (2): 321–325. doi:10.1177/096032718300200224. PMID 6862477. S2CID 44786035.
- ^ Fogh A, Kulling P, Wickstrom E (1983). "Veratrum alkaloids in sneezing-powder a potential danger". Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology. 20 (2): 175–179. doi:10.3109/15563658308990062. PMID 6887310.
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