Why inhale hydrogen peroxide

Exposure to household strength hydrogen. It turns liquid asthma medicine into a mist. You then breathe in the medicine through a mask or mouthpiece. Only use asthma medicine prescribed by your doctor in your nebulizer. Other chemicals can be harmful to your lungs. Hi Ragweed - thank you for pulling up those articles. The potential for harm is high and there is no peer-reviewed scientific evidence that it is effective.

Welcome ragweed. Yes, my dentist recommended this: three parts water and one part hydrogen peroxide. I declined this and went for the commercially prepared antiseptic he was offering. A quick search found a few documented cases where harm has been established from huffing H2O2. Here's one of them;.

The naturopaths that push nebulizing H2O2 tend to recommend a diluted. But the potential for misuse exists. The toxicity of H2O2 at higher concentrations has been established;.

Hi Blard ,. It is a known irritant to the eyes, nose, respiratory airways, and skin. It can be toxic if ingested, inhaled, or by contact with the skin or eyes. Here is a journal article on hydrogen peroxide poisoning. Being forced to inhale dog dander in public businesses and stores is dangerous, too, but we are still waiting for a disclaimer like this. If a person chooses to inhale hydrogen peroxide, they are making a personal decision for themselves only and are accepting all personal risks.

However, asthmatics and people with allergies are being forced against our wills to inhale dog dander, and while we understand the life-threatening risks, we don't have a choice. Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Forbes. Nov 10, , pm EST. Nov 10, , am EST. Nov 9, , pm EST. Nov 9, , am EST. Nov 8, , pm EST. Edit Story. Coronavirus Oct 2, , pm EDT.

Bruce Y. I am a writer, journalist, professor, systems modeler, computational and digital health expert, avocado-eater, and entrepreneur, not always in that order. Panagis Galiatsatos, M. The Pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist expressed concern regarding the dangers of using hydrogen peroxide in a general sense.

That coughing is not because of anything [happening] to the infection. You are literally damaging your own lung cells. Galiatsatos strongly recommended checking with a physician about potential medical misinformation.

However, if you have concerns, just ask us, you know.