Problem: Article: Air purifiers that are made with a HEPA filter can help eliminate the particles that create odors from tobacco. Purchase an air purifier online or at a department store. Look for purifiers that have the Clean Air Delivery Rate on the packaging because these purifiers are the best for eliminating bad smells. Place a slice of white bread in a bowl and pour enough white vinegar so that the bread is totally saturated. The wet bread will absorb some of the smoke smell. Once a day has passed, throw away the bread. Carbon can help absorb some of the unpleasant odors left by tobacco products. Leaving a piece of charcoal in a bowl in your house can help absorb the smell of cigarettes. This method may take up to a week to be effective. Scrub down your blinds and wash your curtains to remove the smoke smell from them. The heat from light bulbs can disperse the tobacco smell throughout your house, so replace them if they smell like tobacco.
Summary: Purchase an air purifier. Pour white vinegar on a piece of bread in a bowl. Leave charcoal in a bowl. Replace your blinds, curtains, and light bulbs.

Problem: Article: If your dog has a major cut or a wound that is bleeding profusely, it may be best to seek vet help immediately. While you are taking your dog to the vet or animal hospital, apply pressure with a clean bandage or towel. If there is a foreign object in the wound, do not try to remove it yourself. If the wound is not severe or bleeding quickly, you will likely have time to dress it before seeking vet help. If the wound is so minor that the dog is not scratching at it or paying attention to it, you may not even have to dress it. Just go straight to the vet. If the blood from the wound is coming out in spurts or is bright red, this could indicate arterial bleeding. Such bleeding can be life-threatening. Apply pressure to the wound and seek immediate help. Ask someone to help keep the dog in place so you can bandage the wound and wrap the shoulder. The dog should be standing so you can wrap the bandage under the dog's torso. If the dog is in pain, it may snap or bite. Even a typically calm dog can bite out of fear when hurt. To avoid this, consider using a muzzle or having someone gently but firmly hold the dog's head and neck forward while you dress the wound. If possible, before you wrap the wound try to gently clean it with a saline solution and a clean gauze or cotton pad. You do not need to extensively clean the wound at this moment. Simply flush out the opening with the solution. Dab the wound gently with clean cotton gauze. Then cut a cotton bandage to fit the size of the wound and place it directly on the open wound. Press down firmly with 1 hand to slow any bleeding. Consider wearing gloves to prevent introducing germs to the wound.
Summary: Assess the bleeding. Keep the dog in standing position. Clean the wound. Press a cotton bandage on the shoulder wound.

Problem: Article: You might not understand exactly what your friend is going through, but you can still let them know you're there to support them. Reassure them that they're not alone and that you're there to listen and help them if they need it. It can sometimes be helpful to share a story about a time when you were emotionally struggling and asked for help. This lets your friend know that difficult times happen to everyone and that it's okay to reach out. Asking the right question will not only help you better understand what your friend is going through, it will help your friend get out their emotions. Try to keep questions open-ended to encourage your friend to talk about what they're thinking and feeling rather than probing for details. Questions like, "How are you feeling right now?" give your friend more space to express their emotion than questions like, "Are you mad?" It can take a lot of courage for your friend to reach out, especially if they've done something they're not proud of. Try to listen to them without judgment. You don't need to agree with what they're saying or what they did, but remember that all people make mistakes. Listen, and understand that your friend has flaws just like every other person. Avoid placing blame for problems. If your friend cheated on a test, for example, don't tell them they're a bad student. Instead, say, "Math can be a tricky subject. Instead of cheating next time, though, why don't we do our homework together so I can tutor you?" If your friend needs help to get them through a difficult time, offer to help them reach out. It can be scary and isolating to ask for help on your own. Offer to go with them or help them research options. This lets them know they're not alone, and that it's okay to get help for hard times. For example, if your friend is struggling with depression, they might be afraid to talk to a therapist. Offer to look up a few therapists in their area that specialize in helping patients with depression.
Summary:
Let your friend know that they're not alone. Ask open-ended questions. Avoid judging them. Help them ask for help.