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.
Iodine and hydrogen peroxide are both more powerful disinfectants than rubbing alcohol. Iodine is actually dissolved in alcohol when used as a disinfectant (which is called tincture of iodine) so you are getting alcohol anyway. Hydrogen peroxide is quite a potent disinfectant, however, it is also an unstable compound which will eventually give off oxygen and turn into ordinary water.