Warning for prolonged inhalation of laughing gas, it affects the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General ofSLOTXOthe Department of Medical Services, revealed that laughing gas, or scientifically known as Nitrous Oxide is a gas that has been used in medicine for over 150 years as an anesthetic for medical procedures. which is still used today as part of anesthesia in combination with other types of anesthetics by an anesthetist It is also used in the food and beverage industry in general. What everyone knows is gas mixed with cream to produce whipped cream in beverages and desserts. As a result, nitrous oxide compressed gas packages are generally sold.
But the misuse is for amusement among tourists for the sake of euphoria. May affect the nervous system The circulatory system and the heart muscle can be both short-term and long-term. parents or even tourists themselves Therefore, the health effects that will come from the use of such substances should be taken into account.
The dangers of inhaling laughing gas
Dr. Thanin Wetchapinan, Director of the Institute of Neurology added that Consequences of prolonged inhalation of nitrous oxide gas will directly affect the nervous system
Nitrous oxide disrupts the metabolism of vitamin B12, which is involved in the structure and function of the nervous system. This causes the patients to have neurological symptoms similar to those with vitamin B12 deficiency, such as being unable to stand or walk and balance. This is because the sensory nervous system in balance is damaged. whether from the peripheral nerves that sense itself or the part of the spinal cord that controls balance If it is more, it may cause limb weakness to the point of paralysis or paralysis.
