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Pharmaceutical compound Poppers A selection of over-the-counter poppers on display Clinical data Other names popper, poppe Routes of administration Inhalation Drug class Vasodilator Legal status Legal status AU: S4 (Prescription only) in general; some exceptions Elsewhere, usually available OTC Pharmacokinetic data Bioavailability When inhaled, Amyl nitrite: unknown Isopropyl nitrite: 43% ...
Popcorn Lung is a debilitating and irreversible respiratory disease which causes "scarring in tiny air sacs in the lungs that lead to excessive coughing and shortness of breath" similar to that ...
Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), [4] also known as vaping-associated lung injury (VALI) [1] or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (E/VALI), [2] [a] is an umbrella term, [15] [16] used to describe lung diseases associated with the use of vaping products that can be severe and life-threatening. [3]
Battery explosions can be caused by thermal runaway and may cause burns or other injuries. [93] Nicotine poisoning can occur by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption via the skin or eyes. [13] [94] [95] E-liquid exposure can come by leaks or spills. [96] A 2018 review concluded that exposure to vapor can reduce lung function. [97]
Glycerin was long thought to be a safe e-liquid additive. However, formaldehyde is a known product of propylene glycol and glycerol vapor degradation, [15] and may cause lung inflammation. [16] Lipid pneumonia is known to cause lung inflammation, with exogenous and endogenous factors that cause this disease. [citation needed]
A new study builds on previous reports that the liquid inhalants, often considered to be a harmless high, could cause permanent retinal damage. 'Poppers' might permanently damage your eyes Skip to ...
The coronavirus can damage the heart, according to a major new study which found abnormalities in the heart function of more than half of patients.
The inhaling of some solvents can cause hearing loss, limb spasms, and damage to the central nervous system and brain. [5] Serious but potentially reversible effects include liver and kidney damage and blood-oxygen depletion. Death from inhalants is generally caused by a very high concentration of fumes.