H2O2 is highly irritating to mucous membranes, and for this reason I would not want it or its vapors near my nose or especially my lungs- dilute or not. Even in the lab our dilute 3% H2O2 solution MSDS (materials safety data sheet) tells us to use it in a fume hood.
Our 30% H2O2 MSDS warns that it is "Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause ulceration of nasal tissue, insomnia, nervous tremors with numb extremities, chemical pneumonia, unconsciousness, and death."
No way would I willingly inhale it or send it through my sinuses, no matter how watered down. You might not have adverse effects right away, but damage will be done in the long term.
Hydrogen peroxide does dissociate into a water molecule and an oxygen anion, yes, but this does not mean it is chemically the same as "a water with an extra oxygen atom". Molecularly they are very different. After all, a single oxygen atom is the difference between dying of carbon monoxide poisoning and feeling light headed because there is a bit too much carbon dioxide in the room.
I'm sorry if this seems on the aggressive side, I mean no offense whatsoever! However, after working with some pretty nasty chemicals and having accidentally inhaled them producing some pretty serious effects, I am overly cautious about what i breathe into my lungs. Definitely discuss this with your doctor and make sure you fully understand what you are doing. Keep us updated!
Our 30% H2O2 MSDS warns that it is "Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause ulceration of nasal tissue, insomnia, nervous tremors with numb extremities, chemical pneumonia, unconsciousness, and death."
No way would I willingly inhale it or send it through my sinuses, no matter how watered down. You might not have adverse effects right away, but damage will be done in the long term.
Hydrogen peroxide does dissociate into a water molecule and an oxygen anion, yes, but this does not mean it is chemically the same as "a water with an extra oxygen atom". Molecularly they are very different. After all, a single oxygen atom is the difference between dying of carbon monoxide poisoning and feeling light headed because there is a bit too much carbon dioxide in the room.
I'm sorry if this seems on the aggressive side, I mean no offense whatsoever! However, after working with some pretty nasty chemicals and having accidentally inhaled them producing some pretty serious effects, I am overly cautious about what i breathe into my lungs. Definitely discuss this with your doctor and make sure you fully understand what you are doing. Keep us updated!