What happens if you sniff ammonia?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Sniffing ammonia causes immediate irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. You may experience burning sensations, coughing, watering eyes, and difficulty breathing. While smelling salts use dilute ammonia to stimulate consciousness, inhaling concentrated ammonia can cause serious respiratory damage, chemical burns to airways, and potentially permanent lung injury.
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