4 doctors agreed: Shortness of breath: As the chest cavity fills with fluid, the lung gets compressed. This can lead to shortness of breath, as well as possible chest pain, depending on the cause of the effusion. Fever is another possible finding, but is also related to the cause of the effusion. ...Read more
Industrial strength hydrogen peroxide can cause blindness, burns, etc. 1  Industrial strength hydrogen peroxide can cause blindness, burns, lung damage, and other problems if it is not properly handled. Spills in large amounts can cause fires and explosions. 2  Avoid inhaling hydrogen peroxide fumes.
However, animal tests have shown that, when exceeding certain concentrations, hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation of eyes, skin, and the inside of mouth, stomach, and intestine. The use of eye drops and contact lens solutions containing some hydrogen peroxide can irritate the eyes..4 Hydrogen peroxide can act as a weak cancer promoter, meaning it can slightly stimulate the growth or multiplication of cancer cells. There is not enough data to evaluate potential effects of hydrogen peroxide on reproduction and development.