New Delhi: A 12-year-old boy from Doncaster, identified as Cesar Watson-King, has suffered a severe cardiac arrest after inhaling deodorant, a practice linked to a hazardous social media trend. The trend, known as chroming, involves inhaling fumes from deodorants, hairsprays, or nail polish removers to achieve a euphoric high. The dangerous trend, popularized through social media, has now led to a devastating incident.What happened to Cesar Watson-KingAccording to reports by The Daily Mail, Cesar inhaled the contents of a deodorant can last month after being introduced to the trend by an older boy. Shortly after the inhalation, Cesars mother discovered him on the kitchen floor, experiencing a seizure. She immediately administered CPR while his brother called for emergency help. Cesar was rushed to the hospital, where he suffered further seizures and a cardiac arrest, resulting in him being placed in a medically induced coma.Health risks of inhaling toxic fumesInhaling toxic fumes from substances like deodorants can have severe and immediate effects on the body. Such fumes can irritate and damage the respiratory system, leading to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. The cardiovascular system is also at risk, as chemicals in the fumes can interfere with oxygen transport and heart function. Carbon monoxide, a common component in these fumes, binds to hemoglobin more effectively than oxygen, leading to hypoxia and potentially causing cardiac arrest.Call for awareness, preventionIn light of this tragic event, Cesars mother has spoken out, urging others to avoid this dangerous trend. Id say to the kids, its not worth it. It might feel good but it definitely doesnt when youre in the hospital trying to breathe for yourself and the pain you cause to your parents, she told the media.
