What are immediate and long-term complications associated with inhalants?

The correct choice highlights the severe risks associated with inhalant use, specifically identifying sudden sniffing syndrome and neurologic abnormalities as immediate and long-term complications.

Sudden sniffing syndrome refers to the risk of sudden death that can occur after inhaling volatile substances, often due to cardiac arrhythmias or asphyxiation. This syndrome underscores the immediate life-threatening consequences of inhalant use, which can happen after just one use or multiple uses over time.

Neurologic abnormalities include a range of brain-related effects that can arise from prolonged inhalant exposure. Many inhalants are neurotoxic, leading to damage in various brain regions which can result in cognitive deficits, motor impairment, and behavioral changes. These neurological issues can manifest both immediately and as persistent problems after prolonged use, reflecting the long-term damage that inhalants can cause.

In contrast to the other choices, which suggest a narrowed focus on specific health issues or categories, the recognition of both sudden sniffing syndrome and neurologic abnormalities encapsulates the broad spectrum of acute and chronic risks associated with inhalant misuse.