• Question: Can you die from breathing in pure oxygen

    Asked by unicorn to Zoe, Sarah, Elaine on 11 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Zoe Roberts

      Zoe Roberts answered on 11 Nov 2014:

      I think you would combust first!

    • Photo: Sarah Ashwood

      Sarah Ashwood answered on 13 Nov 2014:

      Maybe if you did it constantly. In hospital if you’re having breathing difficulties you are given pure oxygen to breathe for short amounts of time, so I’m sure it wouldn’t kill you. It can make you feel a bit dizzy/light headed and kinda like you’re head isn’t screwed on properly. Hence why you probably wouldn’t want to breathe it for a long amount of time.

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