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Acoustic nerve and muscle
Destruction of cells that relay sound to the brain may cause deafness.
Blood
The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood can be inhibited.
Bone marrow
Components containing benzene have been shown to cause leukemia.
Brain
Damage is also caused to the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum,
resulting in personality changes, memory impairment, hallucinations,
loss of coordination, and slurred speech.
Heart
Sudden sniffing death (SSD) syndrome, an unexpected disturbance in the
heart's rhythm, may cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias (heart failure).
Kidneys
The kidney's ability to control the amount of acid in the blood may be
impaired. Kidney stones may develop after use is terminated.
Liver
Gathering of fatty tissue may cause liver damage.
Lungs
Damaged lungs and impaired breathing occurs with repeated use.
Muscle
Chronic use can lead to muscle wasting and reduced muscle tone and
strength.
Peripheral nervous system
Damage to the nerves may result in numbness, tingling, and paralysis.
Skin
A severe rash around the nose and mouth, referred to as "glue
sniffer's rash," may result.
Source: National Inhalant
Prevention Coalition. |