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The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media

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"Galaxy Gas" is a catchall term for nitrous oxide products featured in hundreds of videos showing young people inhaling the gas to get high.

Dr. Madeline Renny , a pediatric emergency medicine physician, warned that even a single use of the gas could lead to significant health concerns.

Rapper Lil' Gnar and singer SZA have spoken out against the gas.

The crackdown on Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide content only came after multiple calls for change from celebrities, influencers and parents.

Parents and medical professionals will have to remain vigilant and look out for potentially harmful information on apps kids use daily .

Renny : "Physicians, schools and parents can all be involved".

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