NITROUS OXIDE MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Market Dynamics

Increasing number of surgeries and dental implants is expected to lead to high adoption of nitrous oxide in the healthcare sector. This in turn is expected to boost growth of the global nitrous oxide market over the forecast period. Nitrous oxide can be inhaled to relieve pain linked to acute coronary syndrome, childbirth, oral surgery, and trauma. It is also used as a rapid and highly effective analgesic gas by ambulance crews in the U.K. and Canada. Its recreational use includes, causing euphoria and/or slight hallucinations.

However, excessive use of nitrous oxide may lead to excessive sweating, shivering, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and fatigue. Moreover, according to U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, exposure to nitrous oxide may lead to short-term reductions in manual dexterity, mental performance, and audiovisual ability. Long-term exposure to nitrous oxide may cause vitamin B12 deficiency. These factors are expected to hinder the market growth to some extent.