The tragic death of 19-year-old Renna O’Rourke has sparked urgent warnings from her parents about a dangerous online trend known as “dusting.” Renna, a vibrant teen from Arizona, was rushed to intensive care in June after suffering cardiac arrest. Despite a week under medical care, she was declared brain dead and sadly passed away. Her parents later learned she had participated in a risky social media challenge involving the inhalation of aerosols—commonly referred to as “dusting” in the U.S. or “chroming” elsewhere.
This troubling trend involves inhaling substances like spray deodorant or keyboard cleaner to achieve a short-lived high, often while recording the act for social media. Though it may seem harmless to some, medical experts warn that even one attempt can lead to severe damage to the heart, brain, liver, or lungs—and in Renna’s case, death. Her parents revealed that she and her boyfriend had bought the aerosol online and had it delivered without any age checks.
The tragic death of 19-year-old Renna O’Rourke has sparked urgent warnings from her parents about a dangerous online trend known as “dusting.” Renna, a vibrant teen from Arizona, was rushed to intensive care in June after suffering cardiac arrest. Despite a week under medical care, she was declared brain dead and sadly passed away. Her parents later learned she had participated in a risky social media challenge involving the inhalation of aerosols—commonly referred to as “dusting” in the U.S. or “chroming” elsewhere.
This troubling trend involves inhaling substances like spray deodorant or keyboard cleaner to achieve a short-lived high, often while recording the act for social media. Though it may seem harmless to some, medical experts warn that even one attempt can lead to severe damage to the heart, brain, liver, or lungs—and in Renna’s case, death. Her parents revealed that she and her boyfriend had bought the aerosol online and had it delivered without any age checks.
