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A group of middle school students on Wednesday learned not to play with dangerous chemicals, after a mishap with a pepper spray that sent seven students to the hospital. The incident happened during recess, when two students were messing around with the weapon. The spray was accidentally triggered and seven students inhaled the gas. Let’s hear more.

Director of student affairs
Middle school
They were playing with the spray yesterday. From what we know, they weren’t spraying it directly at anyone, just into the air. Perhaps then it drifted into the classroom, where the students inhaled it. It’s a very irritant chemical.

Chang Chiung-sheng
Pingtung County Education Department
The school has arranged counseling sessions with the class. We have asked the school to ramp up security measures, and educate students on the use of protective equipment.

Chen Chien-chih
Paochien Hospital Emergency Physician
Usually the effects of the spray don’t last long. It wears off in about half an hour. The four kids who were brought in yesterday were experiencing throat pain. Their throats appeared a bit red and inflamed.

The school does not prohibit students from carrying pepper spray for self-defense. These products often contain chemical irritants such as capsaicin, tear gas or mustard essential oil. When sprayed as a mist, the substances can cause severe coughing, a burning sensation in the throat and choking if inhaled. They may also cause dizziness and eye irritation. The school says it will teach students about the substances, emphasizing the proper use of such products and their potential risks.

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