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Huffing
Huffing is the act of inhaling the fumes of paint thinners, fuels, or other noxious substances, in order to get a "high." It is a dangerous method of intoxicating oneself, as the fumes of such substance can cause damage to the brain and other organs.
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What are the signs of someone huffing?
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Please explain what are the effects of huffing?
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A 50-year old asked:
Could huffing cause permanent damage or is that a lie?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Can one become awkward and not know what to say from huffing and if so could this be permanent?
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A 37-year old asked:
How does huffing kill you?
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A 31-year old asked:
Does huffing really make your baby come out retarded?
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Are there tests that can be done to check for huffing?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are common symptoms if someone's huffing gasoline?
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A 36-year old asked:
How could you know if someone was addicted to huffing carburetor cleaner?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Are people aware of there personality changing upon huffing or drinking alchohol?
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A 32-year old asked:
I've got high off airfreshener and i heard that if i huff it, my baby can come out to be retarded?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I have been having trouble getting a full breath. It will be just fine for awhile then i'm huffing and puffing trying to get a breath? Why is this?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the effects of huffing and puffing when running?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can you tell me how to stop huffing and drinking sanitizer?
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A 40-year old asked:
I got high off airfreshner and i herd that if i huff my baby can come out to be retarded?
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A 41-year old asked:
How long does it take for your blood gas to return to normal from huffing?
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A 24-year old asked:
My mother has huffing. Should I be worried for what this means?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Sir/ madam, i m addicted to huffing paint thinners for 7 years and treating rediculo neuropathy for 12 months.How can I stop huffing? Please help.
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you tell me what number of brain cells do you lose from huffing spray paint?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Bronchitis for 2 weeks.On 3rd day of z pak (azithromycin). Still have fevers, cough, huff and puffing, a horrible soar throat started and runny nose.What should I do?
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A female asked:
I have huffed recently while being 6 months pregnant with twins... Im scaredthat this has affected my children and cause serious brain problems..
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Am I dying?
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I am a cold?
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