A mother from the UK, Mikayla Solomon, shared her terrifying experience when her 12-year-old daughter, Tiegan, participated in the dangerous trend of “chroming,” which involves inhaling toxic chemicals to achieve a short-term high. This trend has been popularized through social media platforms like TikTok and has already led to the death of youngsters worldwide. Tiegan and a friend huffed several cans of spray deodorant during a sleepover, causing her to experience symptoms like dizziness and heart palpitations.
Mikayla was alerted to the situation by her older daughter, Jaymee-Leigh, who informed her that Tiegan had inhaled deodorant. The children had obtained the cans from their home and their neighbors’ houses. Despite being rushed to the emergency room, Tiegan’s tests came back normal, leaving medical professionals puzzled. After being sent home, Tiegan’s condition worsened with symptoms such as severe diarrhea, sulfuric burps, and vomiting for nearly two weeks. Mikayla suspected that aerosol inhalation was the cause of these symptoms.
Despite a second trip to the emergency room, doctors were still unable to identify the cause of Tiegan’s continued illness. Mikayla expressed gratitude that her daughter did not suffer serious complications like cardiac arrest but remains concerned about potential long-term damage such as memory loss. She is now using her daughter’s experience as a cautionary tale to warn other parents about the dangers of chroming and the influence of social media in spreading such trends.
Mikayla emphasized the need for parents to be aware of the dangers of trends like chroming and to seek medical help if they suspect their child has participated in such activities. She also called for social media platforms to take responsibility and crack down on trends that encourage harmful behavior among young people. It is crucial for parents to be vigilant and educate their children about the risks associated with participating in dangerous challenges that circulate on social media platforms.
The tragic death of an 11-year-old Lancaster boy who participated in the chroming trend highlights the urgent need for action to prevent further fatalities among vulnerable youth. Mikayla’s harrowing experience with her daughter serves as a wake-up call for parents to monitor their children’s online activities and intervene if they suspect any concerning behavior. By raising awareness about the dangers of chroming and advocating for stricter regulations on social media platforms, parents can protect their children from the harmful influence of viral trends that put their health and safety at risk.
