title: Butane firebreathing in adolescents: a potentially dangerous practice.
abstract: Firebreathing is sometimes seen in magic acts. This is, potentially, a very dangerous practice without the proper precautions. What follows is a report of an adolescent who became a habitual butane firebreather after imitating this act. He developed hemorrhagic esophagitis and gastritis. The type of adolescent who may experiment with dangerous practices is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002073:Butanes; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D002073:Butanes