A 16-year-old girl developed rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and renal failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal irritation explains why it's a deterrent. [pangaea.org]

Background From the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse I learned the following: Initial effects [of various inhalants] include nausea [...], and a loss of appetite. [biology.stackexchange.com]

Here are other signs the AAP says to look for: A chemical smell, paint, or stains on clothing or the child's body Spots or sores around the mouth A drunk, dazed, or glassy-eyed look Nausea, loss of appetite Anxiety, excitability, irritability Watch Out [familyeducation.com]

Some of the side effects of glue sniffing include: Damage to the nasal passages Damage to lungs and trachea Persistent cough or wheezing, even coughing up of blood Nausea and vomiting Brain Damage Kidney Failure Depression Lack of school and social participation [selectown.com]

[…] euphoria and CNS depression caused by toluene, an organic solvent Epidemiology : ratio is 5:1–UK, peak abuse 13–15; solvents implicated include toluene, trichloroethylene, trichloroethane, tetrachloroethylene; toluene vapors causes irritation of mucosae, lacrimation [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

At autopsy, conjunctival and visceral congestion were found with pulmonary edema and petechiae over visceral pericardium. The viscera were analyzed, and the presence of toluene in his liver and blood was reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Long-term effects of regular use, in terms of the psychiatric symptoms and cognitive function, have rarely been reported, however. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our results suggest that long-term abuse of these adhesive products is often associated with violent behavior and/or self-mutilation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our results suggest that long-term abuse of these adhesive products is often associated with violent behavior and/or self-mutilation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The high urinary spot sodium during the oliguric phase and the total renal functional recovery after a period of oliguria followed by polyuria favoured a diagnosis of acute toxic tubular necrosis causing acute renal failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The high urinary spot sodium during the oliguric phase and the total renal functional recovery after a period of oliguria followed by polyuria favoured a diagnosis of acute toxic tubular necrosis causing acute renal failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Exposure With acute unintentional exposure from toluene-containing household products, symptoms may include dizziness, rapid breathing, shortness of breath, headaches, hallucinations, seizures and even unconsciousness. [healthhype.com]

Side effects include depression, hallucinations, headaches and muscle weakness. Long term glue sniffing causes serious heart, lung, liver and kidney damage, and often causes heart failure or brain damage which leads to death. [rehab-recovery.co.uk]

Drug Education: The symptoms of volatile solvent abuse In the short term, inhalers may experience slurred speech, headaches, vomiting, wheezing, loss of motor co-ordination and hallucinations. [drug-aware.com]

[…] toluene, an organic solvent Epidemiology : ratio is 5:1–UK, peak abuse 13–15; solvents implicated include toluene, trichloroethylene, trichloroethane, tetrachloroethylene; toluene vapors causes irritation of mucosae, lacrimation, arrhythmias, N&V, mental confusion [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

All three looked angry and confused. An older woman sitting near them began, in a strict motherly voice, reprimanding the adults for allowing a child to sniff glue. [strausscenter.org]

[…] noticeable to others include : Low blood pressure Sweetish body odor Rapid breathing Rapid heart rate Paleness (pallor) or even a bluish tinge of the skin (cyanosis) More organ and system specific signs of toluene exposure includes : Headaches Dizziness Confusion [healthhype.com]

Inhalants can affect the mind, causing: • Intoxication, over excitement • Confusion, dizziness, disorientation, drowsiness • Slurred speech, impaired judgement, • Changed perception, of time, space, colour, shape, size, feelings of being “spaced out” [crime.co.nz]

Drug Education: The symptoms of volatile solvent abuse In the short term, inhalers may experience slurred speech, headaches, vomiting, wheezing, loss of motor co-ordination and hallucinations. [drug-aware.com]

Abnormal Glue Aroma Difficulty Concentrating Slurred Speech Lightheadedness Hallucinations Delusions Inhibitions Are Impeded Inability to Control Actions Short Term Negative Effects of Glue Sniffing Inability to Coordinate Hostility, Irritability Compromised [harborvillageflorida.com]

Side effects: Solvent abuse can result in a dazed appearance, unsteadiness, slurred speech and unpredictable behaviour. There is a real risk of vomiting, choking and possibly unconsciousness. [urban75.com]

[…] on breath Spots or sores in or around mouth Rhinorrhea Injected sclera Nystagmus Diplopia Stained fingernails Dazed appearance Dizziness or unsteady gait Slurred speech Forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating Anorexia or nausea Irritability or excitability [aafp.org]

"The signs and symptoms include incoordination, restlessness, excitement, confusion, disorientation, ataxia, delirium, and, finally, coma that may last for a few hours to several days." [druglibrary.org]

Chronic CNS sequelae, termed chronic solvent-induced encephalopathy (CSE), include neuropsychosis and cerebral and cerebellar degeneration with the following [3] : Ataxia Seizures Choreoathetosis Optic and peripheral neuropathies Decreased cognitive ability [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] fibrosis Sudden sniffing death syndrome Dermatologic effects Burns Contact dermatitis Perioral eczema Gastrointestinal effects Hepatotoxicity Nausea or vomiting Hematologic effects Aplastic anemia Bone marrow suppression Leukemia Neurologic effects Ataxia [aafp.org]

View/Print Table TABLE 3 Signs and Symptoms of Inhalant Abuse Physical appearance Behavior Paint or oil stains on clothing or body Chemical odor on breath Spots or sores in or around mouth Rhinorrhea Injected sclera Nystagmus Diplopia Stained fingernails [aafp.org]