Deadly ‘Dusting’ Trend Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Girl in US

Renna O’Rourke, a 19-year-old from Arizona, has died as a result of the ‘dusting’ challenge, a dangerous trend circulating on social media. The challenge involves inhaling household cleaners to get a temporary high. Renna’s father reported that her boyfriend had ordered an aerosol keyboard cleaner, and after inhaling it, she went into cardiac arrest and was subsequently declared brain dead after four days in the ICU. Her family is now dedicated to educating others about the risks of this trend, which can lead to heart failure, as warned by medical professionals. They are also appealing for financial assistance to manage medical bills and related therapies. Similar incidents have occurred elsewhere, including a recent case in the UK where a boy died after inhaling toxic substances.