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The use of oxygen can sometimes have harmful side effects. Specifically, oxygen is very flammable, so it is best to never use it near fire. Additionally, some collectible items can fall apart when they are exposed to oxygen. This applies particularly to paper items.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agodangers of oxygen!!
There are lots of dangers of oxygen and ill give who ever where ever you are some answers
1) oxygen can be toxic
2) oxygen might explode if u compress it and then get something with fire and sort of attach the fire and it will explode
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∙ 12y agoOxygen is highly reactive and toxic to many basic metabolic processes. However aerobic organisms have developed many ways to counter or reverse most of these toxic effects. But breathing pure oxygen at full air pressure (15 psi) for extended periods can stress these protective mechanisms. Many premature babies in early incubators were injured by toxic oxygen levels before it was realized this was a problem.
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∙ 13y agoToo much of oxygen is harmful for us because it can kill us.
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∙ 9y agoYou can have vision problems, breathing problems including collapsed lungs, and seizures. In extreme cases, death can occur.
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∙ 11y agoOxygen is not harmful for us; but, of course, we cannot breathe only oxygen.
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∙ 15y agoOxidation and free radicals.
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What side effects do you experience if you get too much oxygen?
Lightheadedness, dizziness, shaking, nausea
is oxygen poisonous yes or no?
Well yes but actually no... inhaling too much oxygen can cause nausea and dizziness and maybe even death. But breathing it in normally won't kill you.
Can you die by breathing in too much sulphur?
yes
What is the difference between suffocate and hyperventilate?
Suffocating means to not be able to breath, as if someone is choking you. With suffocation, you are not getting enough oxygen. Hyperventilating is where you are breathing really fast, can't stop and may possibly pass out from too much oxygen.
Can too much oxygen be toxic?
Yes it can.
What effects the breathing of fish?
The same things that effect your breathing. Shortage of Oxygen caused by impurities (poisons) in its water (your air). Too much heat which reduces the amount of available oxygen. Stress, fright, flight etc. All the preceding will cause a form of panting (rapid breathing).
What side effects do you experience if you get too much oxygen?
Lightheadedness, dizziness, shaking, nausea
What type of vinegar gets rid of hiccups the fastest?
Any kind of vinegar will work. The reason for hiccups is a too much oxygen from an abnormal breathing pattern. When the vinegar is consumed it helps block the oxygen and regulates the breathing once again.
What is the purpose behind breathing in and out of a paper bag?
If you hyperventilate you are most likely to raise blood oxygen to a level too high for your body to cope with. Breathing into and out of a paper bag will lower your oxygen to safer levels because you are now breathing carbon di-oxide. A few minutes 2/3 only or you will lower oxygen to much.
is oxygen poisonous yes or no?
Well yes but actually no... inhaling too much oxygen can cause nausea and dizziness and maybe even death. But breathing it in normally won't kill you.
What happens if there is too much oxygen in the boby?
If you mean body, it depends, under 30 seconds most likely fine, over 30 seconds slight pain when breathing deep, over 1 min there will be problem. you can get hyperoxia or oxygen toxicity. try breathing at rapid rate for as long as you can and you will suddenly feel dizzy or lightheaded, this would be one of the immediate effects. try the link for more info:
Why can't you hold your breath too long after breathing in a bag for 2 minutes?
Holding your breath depends on oxygen in your system. After breathing in a bag, you've been depriving yourself of oxygen (breathing in what you breath out - carbon dioxide) and so you're oxygen starved.
Can you speed your breathing?
Yes, but if you increase the speed of your breathing too much you can hyperventilate and / or pass out.
Can you die by breathing in too much sulphur?
yes
The rates of breathing of people in an overcrowded area increase?
Because the local rise in carbon dioxide levels triggers a feedback system that increases breathing to increase the blood oxygen level. There is probably some anxiety effect in some people too.
Can you get to much oxygen and what will happen?
Yes, it is possible to have too much oxygen in your body, known as hyperoxia. This can lead to oxygen toxicity, causing symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, breathing difficulties, and in severe cases, lung damage. It is important to follow medical guidance when using supplemental oxygen to prevent this.
Why does your breathing rate increase when you get active?
Breathing faster will only drag more oxygen into the lungs, but to get more oxygen to the muscles it has to be picked up and carried into the body by the blood. So the heart has to pump more too, tho move the oxygen from the lungs to the muscles.
