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No, the smell of ammonia cannot hurt you. The vapor given off by high concentration of ammonia however can burn your esophagus and lungs, although unlikely except in closed, airtight environments.

Ammonia is rarely a problem for most life forms (with the exception of fish and waterborne life). Ammonia absorbed by humans is either synthesized into amino acids, or excreted in urine.

The highest concentration with which most people come into contact is 5-10%, that which is in window cleaner and other household solvents.

Those who come into contact with anhydrous ammonia have little to worry about, unless again in a closed environment, because it's boiling point is below room temperature.

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No. Fresh fish do not smell of ammonia. Such an odor indicates decomposition. Do not eat it.

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No. It smells that way because it was dead too long before it was cooked. Throw it away.

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No, you should not use ammonia to wash fish that you intend to eat. You should use clean water.

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