Health officials in Los Angeles County, Calif., said Friday that they had been investigating a dozen reports of lung illnesses linked to vaping, including one death, since Aug. 14.
How many cases of lung disease have been reported for vaping?
Can vaping cause serious lung damage?
Does vaping cause chronic lung disease?
What are the symptoms of lung damage from vaping?
- Shortness of breath.
- Cough.
- Chest pain.
- Fever and chills.
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Rapid and shallow breathing.
What are 5 dangers of vaping?
- Rapid onset of coughing.
- Breathing difficulties.
- Weight loss.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
How long does vaping take to damage lungs?
Does vaping affect lung capacity?
What are the long term effects of vaping?
Is vaping worse than smoking?
How do you treat a lung injury from vaping?
Summary
Twenty-five states have reported more than 200 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
CDC 2019 Lung Injury Response Group
Ileana Arias, Althea Grant (Deputy Director for Non-Infectious Diseases, Office of the Director); Elizabeth Allen (National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Preparedness and Emerging Infections); Arlene Greenspan, Kate Shaw, Elizabeth Sohltalab, (National for Injury Prevention and Control, Office of the Director); Alan Dowell (National for Injury Prevention and Control, Office of Communications); Vaughn Barry, Mechelle Brown, LeShaundra Cordier, Brittany Curtis, Brooke Hoots, Tamara Haegerich, Desiree Mustaquim, Melissa Podolsky, Michelle Putnam, Puja Seth, Alana Vivolo-Kantor, Yamile Underwood (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention); Lisa Briseno, Mark Frank (Center for Preparedness and Response, Deputy Director for Public Health Service and Implementation Science); Gabbi Promoff, Dana Shelton (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Director); Mays Shamout (Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development, assigned to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health), Rene Arrazola, Andrea Gentzke, Corinne Graffunder, Joel G.
How many people have become ill from vaping?
The answer was T.H.C. The state of New York, where 34 people have become ill, said on Thursday that vaping samples from eight of its cases showed high levels of a compound called vitamin E acetate. Investigators there are focusing on the possibility that the oily substance might be playing a key role in the illness.
Is vaping a probable cause?
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a fifth death, and an official said Friday that “vaping is a probable potential cause.”. Two other deaths, one in Illinois, the other in Oregon, had been announced previously.
When did the first case of lung disease appear?
The first case of the mysterious lung illness, in Illinois, came in April, indicating that the syndrome emerged earlier than the mid-June date that federal officials have often cited as the time the afflictions began.
Which states have a third death linked to the illness?
Indiana announced a third death linked to the illness on Friday, Minnesota a fourth and California a fifth. State and federal health officials are working urgently to understand the causes.
What percentage of high school seniors vape?
A 2018 survey sponsored by the federal government found that 21 percent of high school seniors had vaped within the previous 30 days, compared to 11 percent a year earlier.
How many high school seniors have vaped?
A 2018 survey sponsored by the federal government found that 21 percent of high school seniors had vaped within the previous 30 days, compared to 11 percent a year earlier. Now young people are being sickened by the new wave of lung illnesses. C.D.C. officials said they believe that some “chemical” is involved as the cause ...
Who is the director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration?
Mitch Zeller , the director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration, said particular concern is developing around products that are jury-rigged by vaping retailers, or tampered with or mixed by consumers themselves.
Why are e-cigarettes in the news right now?
Reports of sudden, severe lung illness and deaths associated with e-cigarettes have been reported across the majority of the states and in 1 U.S. territory. The specific cause has yet to be identified and is under investigation by local, state, and federal health officials.
What are e-cigarettes?
E-cigarettes are electronic devices that use a battery-powered mechanism that heats a liquid to form vapors - or more accurately, aerosol - that the user can inhale, i.e., "vaping." These liquids are not just water and may contain various flavorings, nicotine, cannabis or marijuana, or other potentially harmful substances and chemicals.
Are e-cigarettes safe to use?
There is increasing evidence of e-cigarettes causing severe lung illness, potentially leading to death among a variety of users, and we urge everyone to stop using these products now.
Are e-cigarettes effective as an aid to quit smoking?
E-cigarettes are not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an aid or treatment to quit smoking.
How many reports of e-cigarette-associated severe pulmonary (lung) diseases are there?
For the most current information on this important national issue, visit www.cdc.gov/ecigarettes. The CDC will update current case numbers in real-time. Until more research can be done, the overall health impacts of vaping remain uncertain.
What are the symptoms of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette use?
Patients with these types of pulmonary injuries have reported the following symptoms a few days or a few weeks after e-cigarette use:
What is the Georgia Department of Public Health?
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating cases of severe lung disease among people who all reported recent vaping. DPH is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other state health departments as part of a national investigation.
Where to report vaping in Georgia?
Clinicians who become aware of cases similar to those described above should report them to the Georgia Poison Center at 1-800-282-5846.
How to contact Georgia tobacco quit line?
Georgians who use tobacco and are ready to quit, can contact the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line at 1-877-270-STOP (7867) For more information about e-cigarettes and vaping:
How old are people with a syphilis?
Cases range in age from range in age from 14 to 68 years (the median age is 32 years), and 62% are male. Cases experienced severe respiratory symptoms including cough and shortness of breath. Cases also reported experiencing fever, fatigue, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Is it safe to use e-cigarettes?
E-cigarettes and other vaping devices are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women or adults who do not currently use tobacco products. People who use e-cigarette products should not buy vaping products off the street and should not modify or add any substances to e-cigarette products.
New reports emerge
In a preliminary report published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine, health officials from Illinois and Wisconsin gave a breakdown of the first 53 cases in their states: 83% were male, with a median age of 19, and 94% had been hospitalized.
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Call for e-cigarette regulation
After news of additional deaths spread on Friday, US Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin called on FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Ned Sharpless to act on regulating e-cigarettes and flavors in the next 10 days. Durbin said he would call for Sharpless’ resignation if he did not take action.