Usage
Smelling salts are often used on athletes (such as boxers) when they are knocked unconscious or semi-conscious (although a number of sports governing bodies, such as the Football Association in the UK recommend against their use).
They are also used in competitions (such as strong man and Ice hockey) to "wake up" competitors to perform better.
They are also still used for people feeling faint, or who have fainted, either administered by others, or self administered, with some at-risk groups, such as pregnant women, sometimes advised to keep them close to hand.
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