Increased inflammation of the airways; Worsened cough and wheezing; Reduced lung function; Increased asthma attacks; and Greater likelihood of emergency department and hospital admissions. Scientific ...

But it can be used as a recreational drug, usually called “whippits.” SEE ALSO: The legality of purchasing nitrous oxide ...

A KGW investigation found a surge in dangerous cases involving nitrous oxide in Oregon, including a Gresham couple who were temporarily paralyzed.

Health Canada has issued a warning to consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide for recreational purposes as instances are on the ...

There’s an increasing number of case studies documenting people who have presented to emergency departments with severe nerve ...

If inhaling directly from tanks or crackers (a handheld device used to ‘crack’ a nitrous oxide bulb/whippet), the gas is intensely cold (minus 40 degrees Celsius) and can cause frostbite to the nose, ...

The FDA is issuing a warning to people not to inhale nitrous oxide -- also known as laughing gas -- in any size canister, tank, or charger for recreational purposes. It comes just months after an ...

What was once a relatively harmless dental anesthetic and a novelty at parties has quietly transformed into a pervasive and ...

Indian Stock Market Today: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade Monday, following weak trends in Asian markets and renewed global trade concerns after US President Donald ...

Officers also found nitrous oxide canisters inside the vehicle. "Nitrous oxide, often used in whipped cream canisters, can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, and even death, according to the CDC.

and uncoupled endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase. ROS at moderate concentrations have important signaling roles under physiological conditions. Excessive or sustained ROS production, however, when ...

Nitrous oxide – known colloquially as "laughing gas" – has many uses, from a painkiller during dental procedures to a whipping agent for canned whipped cream. While its euphoric side effects ...