What is nitrogen narcosis?

A depth-related effect of nitrogen on thinking.

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Why: Nitrogen narcosis affects a diver's judgment at depth and is a recognized diving illness.

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Deep nitrogen can fog your thinking.
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Answer: A depth-related effect of nitrogen on thinking. Nitrogen narcosis affects a diver's judgment at depth and is a recognized diving illness.

  1. Scouting America: Scuba Diving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/scuba-diving
    What Is Nitrogen Narcosis and How Do You Get It?
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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