‘Just because you did it before and didn’t die, doesn't mean you won't next time’ – frontline doctor's ‘chroming’ warning as hospitalisations riseHSE figures show increasing numbers inhaling toxic chemical fumes as part of ‘challenges’ on social mediaJust because you did it before and didn’t die, doesn't mean you won't next time’ – Emergency paediatric doctor warns of ‘chroming’ dangers as hospitalisations riseKeith Kelly Yesterday at 06:30An emergency paediatric consultant has warned parents of the potentially lethal dangers to children of “chroming”, which has risen in popularity recently due to a social media “challenge”.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 02:30 UTC