The FDA is warning people about the dangers of misusing nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. This gas is used in medicine and to make whipped cream, but it's now being sold in small, flavored canisters with names like Cosmic Gas, Galaxy Gas, and MassGass. These products are often sold in colorful packaging at gas stations, vape shops, and online.
The FDA says inhaling nitrous oxide to get high can cause dangerously low blood pressure, which can lead to fainting and serious injuries.
The gas can also briefly stop oxygen from reaching the brain, which is very risky. Even though these products are marketed as being for cooking, many people have been seen using them recreationally, as shown in social media videos.
The FDA has received more reports of health problems linked to nitrous oxide, and poison control centers are getting more emergency calls from people who fainted after using it. The FDA warns that inhaling nitrous oxide can lead to serious health issues, including death.
While there are no federal laws restricting the sale of nitrous oxide, some states have set age limits. The FDA controls it when used by doctors, but it doesn't have clear rules for products sold for culinary use.
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