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A member asked:
My new job requires being sprayed with pepper spray. is this safe for someone with triple coronary heart disease and respiratory problems?
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May not be: This will depend on the severity of your coronary artery disease and your pulmonary disease. If unsure, better not to risk it. Check with the doctor that knows tour condition.
Answered 3/25/2023
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Not ideal: Stress and respiratory distress can occur.
Answered 8/25/2013
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