Do people use inhalants for breathing problems?
No, they use inhalers, which usually contain a type of steroid that reduces inflammation in the airways. Or they can be bronchodilators, which open the breathing passages. Inhalers are very safe when used as prescribed by doctors. Inhalants, on the other hand, are common household chemicals that contain a volatile component which can be abused. There is no safe way to abuse inhalants. For more information, please see www.inhalants.drugabuse.gov.