08-21-2014, 06:06 PM
[quote]Originally posted by Wao nahele kane
One of the people overcome by the gas complained of not being able to get a full breath. This is interesting considering the following regarding sulphur dioxide inhalation.
" Biochemical and biomedical roles
Sulfur dioxide is toxic in large amounts. It or its conjugate base bisulfite is produced biologically as an intermediate in both sulfate-reducing organisms and in sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, as well. The role of sulfur dioxide in mammalian biology is not yet well understood. [19] Sulfur dioxide blocks nerve signals from the pulmonary stretch receptors and abolishes the Hering–Breuer inflation reflex."
This is unfortunately typical of the complete nonsense that is being peddled here... What, in any way, does sulfur dioxide have to do with the discussion? The steam released by PGV didn't, doesn't, won't contain sulfur dioxide - pretty much ever. The completely bogus claims made on the occupy Hawaii videos are, in fact, more consistent with sulfur dioxide exposure - but the sulfur gas present in PGV steam is hydrogen sulfide - completely different compound, completely different physiological action, completely different symptoms of exposure. Just another exercise in eco-extortion. "Oh, I feel sick, please deposit cash here..."
One of the people overcome by the gas complained of not being able to get a full breath. This is interesting considering the following regarding sulphur dioxide inhalation.
" Biochemical and biomedical roles
Sulfur dioxide is toxic in large amounts. It or its conjugate base bisulfite is produced biologically as an intermediate in both sulfate-reducing organisms and in sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, as well. The role of sulfur dioxide in mammalian biology is not yet well understood. [19] Sulfur dioxide blocks nerve signals from the pulmonary stretch receptors and abolishes the Hering–Breuer inflation reflex."
This is unfortunately typical of the complete nonsense that is being peddled here... What, in any way, does sulfur dioxide have to do with the discussion? The steam released by PGV didn't, doesn't, won't contain sulfur dioxide - pretty much ever. The completely bogus claims made on the occupy Hawaii videos are, in fact, more consistent with sulfur dioxide exposure - but the sulfur gas present in PGV steam is hydrogen sulfide - completely different compound, completely different physiological action, completely different symptoms of exposure. Just another exercise in eco-extortion. "Oh, I feel sick, please deposit cash here..."