FDA Warns Consumers Against Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a strong warning advising consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products due to serious health and safety risks. Commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is legally used for legitimate medical and industrial purposes, including as an anesthetic in dental procedures and as a propellant in whipped cream canisters. However, the FDA is raising the alarm about the growing trend of recreational use, particularly among young people, which can result in severe and sometimes irreversible consequences.