An Auckland woman who can no longer move her legs after inhaling nitrous oxide - otherwise known as 'nangs' or 'laughing gas -  is urging the government to regulate the sale of the gas. 

Nitrous oxide has been used as an anaesthetic for over than 150 years, but it’s also popular as a recreational drug. 

Auckland City Hospital Neurology Registrar, Dr Shilpan Patel, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We’ve seen people inhaling hundreds of canisters a day come in with injuries – as well as people who’ve only had a handful.” 

Patel says “It’s quite a serious condition that can have long-lasting consequences for otherwise young, fit and well people.” 

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An Auckland woman who can no longer move her legs after inhaling nitrous oxide - otherwise known as 'nangs' or 'laughing gas -  is urging the government to regulate the sale of the gas.  
Nitrous oxide has been used as an anaesthetic for over than 150 years, but it’s also popular as a recreational drug. 
Auckland City Hospital Neurology Registrar, Dr Shilpan Patel, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We’ve seen people inhaling hundreds of canisters a day come in with injuries – as well as people who’ve only had a handful.” 
Patel says “It’s quite a serious condition that can have long-lasting consequences for otherwise young, fit and well people.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Dr Shilpan Patel: Neurology Registrar on calls to regulate nitrous oxide following rising hospitalisations

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/13ff0f92-853e-4ffd-8919-b18800528d52/transcript

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