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Toddler remains in coma after inhaling gold dust powder, needs breathing support

A 14-month-old Gold Coast boy remains in an induced coma after inhaling cake decorating gold dust powder Friday while his mother prepared a birthday cake. Dustin underwent emergency surgery to clear his lungs and cannot breathe independently. Doctors describe his condition as rare, with the powder forming a paste when mixed with lung moisture, blocking his airways.

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