Helium - is it safe to have just a little?!


Question: Helium - is it safe to have just a little.?
I want to suck down just enough helium to create a new answering machine message. But I've heard it can damage the vocal chords.

Not being a singer or even much of a talker I'm not overly concerned.

But is just that little bit dangerous enough to avoid.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
For an ansaphone message, you probably won't take any damage at all. Helium might make your throat feel a bit sore, but unless you're practically gassing yourself with it, then you should be fine.

/Don't/ gas yourself with it, though - you will suffocate. And die. And that would be a -bad- ansaphone message. :OHealth Question & Answer

it's safe to have a lot until you feel dizzy.
it never affected me in a bad way.
i've inhaled maybe 10 balloons full of helium, one after another.Health Question & Answer

I did it a few times at work to sing Happy Birthday to people over the intercom. I'm still kickin. I'd love to hear that message!Health Question & Answer

umm i use helium and my vocal chords are fine.
and i sing.
you should be fine.Health Question & Answer

I dont know about damage to your vocal chords. But the last time I tried that I almost passed out. - Haven't done it since.Health Question & Answer

I have no idea if it will hurt you long term... but it sounds hysterical!!!!!!

If you do it I want to hear it!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! Health Question & Answer



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