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Yes and no. Helium by itself is not toxic, however, it displaces the oxygen in the air which can cause suffocation and oxygen deprivation to the brain.
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In the movie My Best Friend's Wedding - what is the name of the song the boys were singing after inhaling helium?
Annie's Song, written by John Denver for his wife, Annie.
What is the technique of inhaling hairspray?
inhaling it inside a airtight plastic bag spraying it alot inside the bag
What are some good slogans for helium?
unknown Helium.....the most uplifting experience a balloon can get.
What kind of metal is helium?
Helium is no metal, but a gas (at room temperature at least).
How many helium balloons does it take to lift the Titanic?
10000000 helium balloons
Is inhaling helium out of 2 balloons ok?
No, you can die from inhaling to much helium.
If you inhale helium do you get sick?
There aren't any records that show that inhaling helium gets you sick.
What are the toxicity of helium?
HELIUM is not toxic it is lighter than air.
Can you die from inhaling helium?
Only if you inhale too much. Your lungs can't function without oxygen, and helium is devoid of it. Inhaling a little has no long term adverse effects so long as you blow it out.
Can inhaling less than 3 balloons hurt you?
yes
Can inhaling antifreeze hurt you?
If you inhale enough, yes. It is poisonious.
Can inhaling helium give you a headache?
Yes, the helium doesn't let oxygen get through to your brain and can definitly make you feel light headed an dizzy.
Is helium bad for your body?
Helium isn't toxic to the body but does deprive it of needed oxygen. By inhaling Helium you are actually pulling oxygen out of the body and can be potentially dangerous if oxygen isn't reintroduced. As the related link states, sucking it in from a Helium balloon won't kill you. You might just get light-headed or pass out (don't hit your head). Inhaling it from a tank or climbing into a giant Helium balloon is extremely dangerous and there are fatal cases.
What do you do if you have food stuck in your windpipe and lungs hurt?
Stop inhaling food.
Inhaling THC while taking Prednisone?
won't hurt a thing
Why does inhaling helium increase voice pitch?
Because Helium is lighter than air so when you breath it it makes your vocal chords move faster giving you an increased voice pitch
Is it bad to do the helium challenge?
A little helium isn't harmful, but inhaling an entire balloon-full can block oxygen to your brain, which might cause you to pass out. There has been at least one death from breathing helium from a pressurized tank instead of a balloon, too.
