Inhalants may result in death from which of the following?

• A. Liver failure
• B. Kidney failure
• C. Heart failure or suffocation
• D. Stroke

Answer: (C)

Inhalants kill mainly by depriving the body of oxygen and by causing dangerous heart rhythms. When these substances are inhaled, they displace oxygen in the lungs and bloodstream, leading to hypoxia. The brain and heart are highly sensitive to oxygen loss, so this can quickly lead to loss of consciousness, respiratory failure, or cardiac arrest. Some inhalants also make the heart more prone to arrhythmias, which can cause sudden death. While chronic use can damage organs like the liver and kidneys, and stroke can occur in various contexts, the immediate fatal risks from acute inhalant use are heart problems and suffocation due to oxygen deprivation.