Overdose

 

A small number of people have died from using inhalants. The main danger comes from accidents when ‘high', such as suffocation caused using plastic bags to inhale, choking on vomit when unconscious, and behaving recklessly.

‘Sudden sniffing death' has followed the use of aerosol sprays, cleaning and correction fluids, and model aeroplane cement. It is believed that chemicals in these products can cause heart failure, particularly if the user is stressed or does heavy exercise after inhaling. This is very rare.