original_query: What are the potential health risks associated with inhaling nitrous oxide?
query: What are the potential health risks associated with inhaling nitrous oxide?
answer: Inhaling nitrous oxide can cause dizziness, dissociation, temporary loss of motor control, and  frostbite from the cold gas.  Long-term use is linked to vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia, neuropathy, tinnitus, and numbness.  Death can occur from asphyxiation if not enough oxygen is inhaled.  Inhaling industrial-grade nitrous oxide is dangerous due to impurities.