Can nitrogen dioxide kill people

Answer 1

Nitrogen-di-oxide popularly known as laughing gas due to its euphoric properties is widely used as an anesthetic and analgesic. It is also used in internal combustion engines and aerosol propellants. However prolonged exposure to NO2 can result in mental dexterity, numbness and audio-visual inability. Also NO2 given to patients with vitamin B12 deficiency can severely affect the nervous system. Usually precautions are taken henceforth. It has also shown to have adverse reproductive effects on pregnant females. However it should also be noted that every year a lot of people die due nitrogen asphyxiation.