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I had broken down thermometer accidentally while shaking it. i suspect that mercury entered into my nose. will it kill me? what to do now?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

No: I HAVE NEVER SEEN A THJERMOMETER WITH MERCURY IN IT .MERCURY USED TO BE IN BLOOD PRSESSURE CUFFS.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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