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Brake Fluid for a Toothache?

2006 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

DAMMAM, 15 January 2006 — A man learned a hard lesson in taking unqualified medical advice when he lost six teeth after using brake fluid to relieve a toothache, the Okaz daily reported yesterday. Taking advice from a friend — obviously not a doctor — the man applied the brake fluid to his gums. Being a highly hydrosgopic substance (meaning it is attracted to and bonds with water molecules), the brake fluid caused the man’s gums to swell terribly over the two hours of his self-prescribed medication. His friend apologized for the bad advice.

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=76260&d=15&m=1&y=2006&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom

Submitted on 01/15/2006

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Arab News 15 Jan 2006

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James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I like this one. Nothing like a "friend" and a "home remedy" to cure a toothache! Brake fluid is one of the more nasty toxins and can be fatal if injected. I'll vote to keep as an HM. Well, hopefully his toothache no longer bothers him! :-) Thanks for submitting!


Jack said:
Maybe Toss: Other
I couldn't find the link, and I'm dubious about the claim that brake fluid is hydroscopic.


Greg said:
Maybe Toss: Other
Losing a few teeth isn't dangerous enough for me ... ;-)


Charles said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I'm not dubious about the brake fluid being hygroscopic claim, because I have read the label. And right below that it says "POISON". I'll mark this one because, advice from a friend or no, before you put _ANYTHING_ in your mouth you check to see if it can kill you... unless you're stupid.


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