Effects of volatile substance abuse on the respiratory system in adolescents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aim</p> <p>Inhalant abuse is a prevalent and often overlooked form of substance abuse in adolescents. Chronic inhalant abuse can damage respiratory, cardiac, renal, hepatic, and neurologic systems. This study aims to determine the physiologic effects...

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Main Authors: Büker Halime SC, Demir Esen, Yüncü Zeki, Gülen Figen, Midyat Levent, Tanaç Remziye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/6/3/161