Associated hazards

What are the risks of nitrous oxide consumption?

Although popular belief defines nitrous oxide as a harmless substance, the effects on health can be dramatic.

Even when used in the medical field, nitrous oxide is not without risks (as is the case with morphine, for example).

Effects can sometimes appear at a distance from nitrous oxide consumption, from a few days to a few weeks.

You can find :

Loss of balance and coordination, which can lead to accidents

Headaches and hallucinations

Road accidents

Limb paralysis

Severe burns requiring skin grafts

Cardiovascular accidents (thrombosis, infarction, etc.)

Psychiatric disorders

Severe addiction

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