Those things taped up in doctor's offices

[Anonymous]

What are those small tubes I always see taped up on walls in doctor's offices? They are white and about 2 inches long, made of paper or maybe plastic.

[Anonymous]

where exactly?

[Anonymous]

Smelling salts, in case someone passes out.

[Anonymous]

Aha, smelling salts. Thank you.

To the person asking where, I've seen them taped up in examining rooms in a variety of doctor's offices. I've seen them both at my internist and my gyn. Now that I know what they are I can show you a photo:

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I always wondered.

[Anonymous]

I thought those little things hanging in doctor's treatment rooms had to do with allergic reactions? I remember asking my OB once and thinking the answer interesting, and for some reason I want to say it was related to someone having an allergic reaction, but clearly I forgot the answer, so never mind me.