The latest stupid teen craze, apparently. Move over, Tide pods.
What Is The Viral TikTok Trend Of Galaxy Gas? Here Are The Health Risks Associated With These Containers Containing Nitrous Oxide
Social media platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) feature videos of teens using Galaxy Gas. One widely viewed video shows a student inhaling the gas in class and collapsing afterward.
By Ashish Kumar Singh
September 20, 2024 3:10 pm IST, Updated 4 days ago
NewsX
Whippets are gaining popularity again, with TikTok videos featuring teens using Galaxy Gas going viral. These stainless steel containers contain nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. While nitrous oxide has legitimate uses, it has also been misused for recreational purposes for centuries.
Inhaling nitrous oxide can cause symptoms like dizziness and lightheadedness, as explained by Dr. Bruce Ruck, managing director at the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Galaxy Gas has made this substance even more appealing by offering it in flavoured varieties such as blue raspberry, mango smoothie, and strawberry. The gas is typically used in whipped cream dispensers, which is why it’s often referred to as a “whippet.” ...
Galaxy Gas warns on its website that inhaling the contents for non-intended uses is dangerous and illegal. Inhalant abuse, whether it involves gasoline, keyboard dusters, or nitrous oxide, can impair motor skills, increasing the risk of accidents, such as falling and hitting one’s head.
Social media platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) feature videos of teens using Galaxy Gas. One widely viewed video shows a student inhaling the gas in class and collapsing afterward. ...
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