What is the use of inhalation?
The use of inhalation includes inhalation of fumes of daily home products to achieve a “high” achievement of oxygen supply. There are several ways to inhale these fumes, including:
- StirSoak a piece of cloth or piece of clothing with the material and breathing in the fumes
- Mobilization: Spray or pour a material in a plastic bag and inhale the fumes
- inhalationInhalation directly from the container
- Chrome: Inhaling signs, aerosols, paint, gasoline, etc., to get a height of fumes
Who uses inhalation?
The use of inhalation is more common among younger teenagers, especially those in middle school. This trend is not seen with other materials: the older teenagers are unlikely to use inhalation. Perhaps this is due to the perception that the inhales are “children’s medications” and the availability of other substances with the progress of adolescents.
According to monitoring the future study of 2024, most of the inhalation starts by the ninth grade and often begins in the seventh grade. This means that the middle school is a decisive time to intervene.
What products can be used as inhalation materials?
Inhalation are family, school, or common workplace elements. When used for the intended purpose, these products are generally safe. But it can be harmful when inhaled it intentionally.
Common inhalation factors include:
- aerosol: Deodorant, air fresheners, hair stabilizers, spray paint, whipped creamy shipments containing nitrose oxide (it is usually referred to as “laughter”)
- Solvent: It is in a terrible paint, gasoline, some branches, nail polish remover, correction liquid
- I am free: Helium, propane, air conditioner cooling liquid, lighters
The last trend includes the use of Galaxy GAS, a famous brand of flavoring charm charger that contain nitrous oxide. These large cans have up to 500 grams of gas, compared to 8 model grams in smaller cans. It also features a variety of flavors, which increases the risk of misuse, especially among children.
“Chroming” is a similar trend that includes inhalation of daily elements such as permanent signs, atmosphere or sweat deodorant, spray paint, computer cover, paint population, nail polish, lighter liquids and gasoline to get a height of luxury.
Social media publications have increased on Tiktok and Facebook of the popularity of Galaxy Gas and Chroming among teenagers in recent years, and it has reduced the risks related to the abuse of these daily products.
Some of the common street names for these products are Whippits, Gluey, Huff and Rush.
What happens when someone uses inhalation?
Inhalation causes a summary of inhalation of a hydrocarbon product. The effects can feel within seconds. The gas is absorbed quickly in the bloodstream and can lead to effects on the brain, heart and other organs.
The consequences can be short -term, long -term, or even fatal.
- Short -term effectsDizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, oblique speech, lack of coordination, and loss of consciousness.
- Long -term effectsBrain, nerves, kidneys, liver, muscles and bone marrow.
- Sudden deathInhalation heart rhythms may occur with inhalation, which may lead to sudden death. This can happen with the first use.
The use of inhalation can also lead to death from suffocation due to frequent inhalation, suffocation (using plastic bags for inhalation), or suffocation to vomiting.
Signs of using inhalation
- Unusual quantities of home products that are purchased or disappeared
- The presence of plastic bags, breach of chemical smell or empty containers
- Chemical smell on breathing or clothes
- Skin rash or persistent sore throat
- Behavioral changes such as new friends, decline in grades, health changes or sudden weight
How to prevent the use of inhalation
- Talk to your children (especially middle school students) About the risk of inhalation.
- science Safe use of home products He explained that poor use can be fatal.
- Inhalation devices include When you talk to your children about drug use.
What do you do if you suspect inhalation
- Maintaining individual calm and does not argue. Stress can make the situation worse and increase the risk of sudden death.
- If the person is not responding, not breathing or suffering from seizures, call the number 911 immediately.
About the author: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI
ALYSHA CURRIE, RN, MSN, CSPI, ICPS, is a nurse, specialized in poison information, and internationally accredited protection specialist. She has more than 25 years of experience in the hotline of the Cincinnati Drug Information Center for Children.
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