According to a news article I found online, a 42 year old asthmatic died after inhaling poppers. While not totally clear if the poppers caused the man’s asthma attack as the drug could not be identified, an autopsy revealed an asthma attack had occurred.

Poppers is a slang term for the chemical amyl nitrite. Commonly used in the ‘club scene’ of the 70′s, disco in the 80′s and raves’s of the 90′s, many people take them due to the rush and dizzy like feeling they give when inhaled. They are also purported to improve sex and enhance sexual pleasure.

It is important to realize that while less addictive then some other drugs, inhalants do have potential side effects and can cause damage. Importantly to those with asthma, any sort of inhaled substance could potentially trigger your asthma and you should talk with your doctor before inhaling anything other than your prescribed medication.

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