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 hydrogen peroxide above certain concentrations can cause irritation of the eyes, the skin, and the inside of the mouth, stomach, and intestine. Skin irritation test on rabbits found no sign that tooth whiteners containing 10-22% carbamide peroxide could irritate the skin.owever, animal tests have shown that hydrogen peroxide above certain concentrations can cause irritation of the eyes, the skin, and the inside of the mouth, stomach, and intestine. Skin irritation test on rabbits found no sign that tooth whiteners containing 10-22% carbamide peroxide could irritate the skin.