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Hydrogen Peroxide Breathing Safety

On the Respiratory Safety of Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is also a chemical substance. It is active and has many applications in medical and industrial fields. However, there are various opinions on the safety of human respiration, which cannot be discerned.

Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid under normal conditions, but if it is atomized in gas, people may inhale it. It is highly oxidizing, and if inhaled, it may damage the respiratory mucosa. In mild cases, it causes mucosal redness, swelling, pain, dry throat, and dry nose; in severe cases, it damages cilia tissue, hinders gas exchange, causes coughing, wheezing, and even respiratory distress.

There is a study table, low concentration of hydrogen peroxide inhaled for a short time, and the human body may tolerate it. It can cover the body's own defense, and the mucus and cilia of the respiratory tract can block some foreign bodies. However, if inhaled for a long time or at high concentrations, it will be very harmful. For example, in some industrial scenes, hydrogen peroxide is used improperly and evaporates in the gas. Workers spend a long time in it, and there are many people who suffer from respiratory diseases.

And hydrogen peroxide can decompose oxygen-producing free radicals in the body. This substance is active and can disrupt cell structure and function. If the cells in the lungs are harmed by it, the normal physiology of the lungs will be difficult to maintain. Therefore, where hydrogen peroxide is used, its volatilization should be strictly controlled, and the amount of hydrogen peroxide in the air should be ventilated and reduced.

People should be cautious when breathing in a safe environment with hydrogen peroxide. Those who use it should be aware of its nature, take protective measures, and keep their breathing safe.