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Neurological problems can continue to be seen in individuals that regularly inhale nitrous oxide even after stopping use.<\/p>\n<p>Nitrous oxide canisters are intended to be used as food processing propellant for whipped cream and other food use. Nitrous oxide products may be sold for intentional misuse under brand names including Galaxy Gas, Whip-It!, NITROX, and many others.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/alerts-advisories-safety-information\/fda-advises-consumers-not-inhale-nitrous-oxide-products?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">FDA Advises Consumers Not to Inhale Nitrous Oxide Products | FDA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FDA warns about the adverse effects of inhaling nitrous oxide products. Nitrous oxide is a gas that can be dangerous when inhaled. Health effects of inhaling nitrous oxide include a wide range of issues from headaches, abnormal blood counts, blood clots, frostbite, asphyxiation and in some cases, death. 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