The sudden death of 19-year-old Renna O’Rourke has left her Arizona community shattered and her family determined to speak out against a deadly online trend known as “dusting.” In June, Renna went into cardiac arrest after inhaling aerosol fumes, a practice also referred to as “chroming” in other parts of the world. She was rushed to intensive care, where she remained for a week before being declared brain dead. She passed away soon after, leaving behind grieving parents who are now warning others about the dangers that claimed their daughter’s life.
The trend, fueled by social media, encourages teens to inhale substances such as spray deodorant or keyboard cleaner for a brief high, often while recording themselves to share online. To many, it may seem like a harmless experiment. In reality, medical experts warn that just one attempt can cause catastrophic damage to the brain, heart, liver, or lungs—and as Renna’s case proves, it can be fatal.
Renna’s parents later discovered that she…
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