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Can Inhaling Amyl Nitrate Cause Brain Damage?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Question: Can inhaling amyl nitrate cause brain damage, or any other significant health problems ?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Both acute and chronic amyl nitrate inhalation damages the brain

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Amyl nitrate is a substance that was originally given for angina which is a heart condition.

2. Recently there has been potential use of uncontrolled amyl nitrate and this can cause side effects on various organs in the body.

3. After acute inhalation, amyl nitrate might cause deleterious effects on brain including nausea and vertigo.

Chronic inhalation of amyl nitrate might cause damage to the brain areas which regulate cognition, movement, vision and hearing.

4. Inhalation of amyl nitrate as a recreation substance might also affect the heart, lungs, immunity, oxygen transport, and skin.

5. Regular inhalation of amyl nitrate increases susceptibility to other conditions which can be potentially harmful to your health.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Can Inhaling Amyl Nitrate Cause Brain Damage?

Brief Answer: Both acute and chronic amyl nitrate inhalation damages the brain Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. Amyl nitrate is a substance that was originally given for angina which is a heart condition. 2. Recently there has been potential use of uncontrolled amyl nitrate and this can cause side effects on various organs in the body. 3. After acute inhalation, amyl nitrate might cause deleterious effects on brain including nausea and vertigo. Chronic inhalation of amyl nitrate might cause damage to the brain areas which regulate cognition, movement, vision and hearing. 4. Inhalation of amyl nitrate as a recreation substance might also affect the heart, lungs, immunity, oxygen transport, and skin. 5. Regular inhalation of amyl nitrate increases susceptibility to other conditions which can be potentially harmful to your health. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek