Online “Chroming” Challenge Kills 11-Yr-Old Boy in UK, Know What It Is

An 11-year-old of Britain, Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington, died while trying out a “chroming” challenge.

According to reports, he suffered cardiac arrest and died after trying the TikTok craze of ‘chroming.’

“Chroming’ is a risky activity of inhaling hazardous household chemicals and substances such as nail polish remover, hairspray, aerosol deodorant, lighter fluid, gasoline, paint thinners, spray paint, and permanent markers, as informed by the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.

“Chroming” provides a brief euphoric effect. According to the American Addiction Centers, it is dangerous and can lead to dizziness, vomiting, cardiac failure, and brain damage.

The inhaled chemicals are absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and can affect various organs.

Long-term exposure to “chroming” can result in memory loss, lower IQ, an inability to concentrate, and impaired judgement. Some “chroming” involves inhaling “whippets” also known as “laughing gas”.