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Scientists Invent Particles That Will Let You Live Without Breathing

The invention, developed by a team at Boston Children's Hospital, will allow medical teams to keep patients alive and well for 15 to 30 minutes despite major respiratory failure. This is enough time for doctors and emergency personnel to act without risking a heart attack or permanent brain injuries in the patient.

TIL how to clear a blocked nose quickly and easily. (self.todayilearned)

ere is a tip for all of you Northern Hemispherians that I picked up at the start of our hay fever season last year. Step 1: Breathe in deeply. Step 2: Slowly exhale all of your air and hold your breath until you are on empty. Step 3: Pinch your nose to avoid cheating. Step 4: Rock your head back and fourth slowly taking 2 seconds from looking at the sky to looking at the ground. Step 5: Do it until you absolutely NEED a breath. Step 6: Enjoy your clear nose. EDIT: Step 7: Profit EDIT: There is a similar technique to stave off an asthma attack too.