Across the U.S., 18 people have died and more than 1,000 have become sick from a little-understood respiratory disease linked to vaping products. In Missouri, one patient has died, and state health officials have confirmed at least seven cases. People with the illness report shortness of breath, nausea and coughing.
- At least one death linked to a vaping product.
- At least two deaths linked to a vaping product.
- At least three deaths linked to a vaping product.
Which vape brands have been responsible for vaping-related deaths?
There were several brands that were responsible for vaping-related deaths. Brands like Dank Vapes, TKO, and Smart Cart were found to manufacture and/or sell the black market cartridges containing high levels of Vitamin E acetate. So, what happened to them?
Did a decade of vaping kill this man?
(Supplied) Queensland man Peter Hansen died of a severe lung injury which was probably caused by a decade of vaping. 7.30 can exclusively reveal the autopsy results for Mr Hansen, conducted at the request of his family following his death in October.
What happened to e-cigarettes and vaping?
First, it was the teen epidemic, then the legal smoking age changed to 21 (includes vaping), then the FDA banned closed vape systems with flavors, then it was hit by COVID-19 that affected all businesses and people, flavor bans continue to grow, and those unfortunate deaths still have a cloud over e-cigarettes and vaping.
What's behind the deadly vaping-related lung injuries?
People who died as a result of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related lung injury often used products exclusively containing THC, the main psychoactive substance in cannabis, according to new numbers released Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What is the median age of a patient who died?
The median age of patients who have died is 45, and 23 for those who survived.
What is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
Most people who died from vaping-related injuries used products containing THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, federal health officials said Friday, offering another data point tying the outbreak of lung illnesses to products made with that compound.
Is the FDA testing vaping products?
The Food and Drug Administration, which is testing more than 900 samples of products and devices, is also investigating the supply chain of potential illicit vaping products. FDA is working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at international mail facilities to trace how products entered the U.S. marketplace, said Mitch Zeller, director of FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. He declined to provide specifics.
Is vitamin E oil safe to use in vape cartridges?
One substance that has turned up in many product samples is vitamin E oil, known as vitamin E acetate. Experts in the legal marijuana industry have said it has been added to THC oil used to fill vape cartridges. Vitamin E acetate, which is sold legally, is commonly used as a nutritional supplement and in skin-care products. It’s not harmful when ingested or applied to the skin. But health officials warn it could be hazardous when inhaled, potentially causing the sorts of symptoms many patients have reported: cough, shortness of breath and chest pain.
How did the sixth person die from vaping?
A sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said Tuesday. The woman was older than 50 and had a history of health problems. She became seriously ill shortly after she started using e-cigarettes and her symptoms progressed rapidly. It’s not clear what type of vaping products she used, ...
What have vaping illness investigations found so far?
The federal investigation into the link between vaping and severe lung illnesses is ongoing and has not identified a cause, but all reported cases have indicated the use of e-cigarette products and some patients have reported using e-cigarettes containing cannabinoid products, such as THC.
How long does it take for Juul to respond to the FDA?
The FDA ordered Juul to respond within 15 working days with corrective actions and its plan to comply with federal law. The letter noted that failure to comply could result in fines, seizures or injunction.
What is the FDA warning letter about Juul?
The warning letter is the latest development in the FDA’s ongoing investigation related to Juul, according to the agency. A two-day congressional hearing was held in July to probe the company’s role in the youth vaping epidemic. EVA HAMBACH/AFP/AFP/Getty Images.
How long does it take to get rid of flavored e-cigarettes in Michigan?
The ban gives sellers 30 days to comply and lasts six months – though the governor can decide to renew it. This includes sales in brick-and-mortar stores and online.
What age did a healthy teenager die?
Healthy teen's symptoms baffle doctors. Kansas health officials reported the patient who died was older than 50, had a history of underlying health issues and “was hospitalized with symptoms that progressed rapidly,” according to a statement from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Health officials said it wasn’t clear what type ...
Is there a separate investigation into vaping?
There are also separate investigations being conducted in separate states. New York health officials said last week that extremely high levels of the chemical vitamin E acetate were found in nearly all cannabis-containing vaping products that were analyzed as part of the investigation.
How many cases of THC are linked to black market?
Research in Illinois and Wisconsin uncovered the same pattern. And in New York, the state Department of Health commissioner has said the vast majority of the 125 cases there have been linked to black market THC cartridges.
Is marijuana a cause of death?
Marijuana is typically viewed as a less harmful substance since overdose is unlikely, and unlike federally legal substances — alcohol, tobacco — it’s not a major cause of death. But as this more nuanced outbreak data emerges, a deadly new cannabis risk is coming into focus: vaping certain THC products, particularly those sold on the black market. And experts who study e-cigarettes and marijuana say — with 34 deaths nationwide and counting — it’s time for health regulators to catch up.
Is vitamin E acetate a contaminant?
One potential contaminant is vitamin E acetate. Of the 225 THC-containing products the FDA has tested, as of October 11, 47 percent contained the oily substance, which is used as a cheap thinne r in vaping products. The recent Utah data found the chemical in 89 percent of the THC-containing cartridges tested there.
Is THC a problem with vape cartridges?
And it’s not so much the THC that’s the problem — remember, people have been vaping from dried herb vaporizers for years — but something gone wrong in the pre-processed liquids found in vape cartridges.
Is electronic cigarettes safer than tobacco?
Electronic cigarettes have been thought of as less dangerous than tobacco cigarette and Public Health England say they are an effective tool to help people give up smoking. But academics in Britain say more research is needed into their long-term effects and regulation needs to be increased.
Is vaping a toxic substance?
Some vaping flavours used in vaping devices have even been found to produce a toxic reaction. The UK is currently bound by EU regulations on the amount of nicotine an e-cigarette can have, while levels in the US are much higher. News of the death in Illinois comes after a teenage vaper’s lungs collapsed in Texas.
How many deaths are linked to vaping?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state agencies have reported 2,602 lung injury cases that required hospitalization and 59 deaths linked to vaping. Cases of lung illness.
Why is vaping banned?
Several states and cities have announced or enacted vaping bans in response to the recent illnesses and deaths.
Can vaping cause shortness of breath?
Patients with vaping-related lung injuries typically show up in emergency rooms with shortness of breath after several days of symptoms that resemble flu or pneumonia. Below, a CT scan of a patient in Utah whose lungs were injured from vaping . Sternum.
What happened to the vaped person in Illinois?
Illinois health officials announced the death of a person who had recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe lung illness. Skip to main content.
How many people have been hospitalized for vaping?
Reports of the number of people hospitalized for vaping-related lung illnesses have doubled in the past week, Illinois officials said in a statement. At least 22 people, ranging in age from 17 to 38, have experienced respiratory illness after using e-cigarettes or vaping, it said.
How many cases of vaping in the US?
The death appears to be the first among a spate ofmysterious lung illnesses now under investigation by state and federal health officials in connection to vaping — at least 193 cases in 22 states, many in teens and young adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Support our journalism.
Is e-cigarette smoke harmful?
Brian King, deputy director for research translation for the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, said cases could have been occurring previously, “but we weren’t necessarily capturing them.” The substances in e-ciga rette aero sol can contain ingredients that are potentially harmful to lung health , he said. They include ultrafine particles and flavorings, such as diacetyl, that have been linked to respiratory illnesses.
Who heads the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration?
Mitch Zeller , who heads the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration, said the agency is working to identify the products used, where they were purchased, how they were used and whether other compounds were added. “That information needs to be strung together for every single one of these cases to see if any patterns emerge,” he said.
Can vaping cause chest pain?
Health officials say people who experience any type of chest pain or difficulty breathing after vaping in the weeks or months before these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. Health-care providers caring for patients with unexpected respiratory illness should ask about a history of vaping or e-cigarette use, officials said.
Vaping 'seemed to be better for him'
Pam Ashdown says she wants people to know vaping "can cause death". (ABC News: Chris Gillette)
Autopsy report 'very significant'
Peter Hansen was placed in an induced coma and put on a ventilator. (Supplied)
More evidence needed on vaping, say health authorities
Peter Hansen ran an Airlie Beach holiday resort in the Whitsundays with wife Pam Ashdown. (Supplied)
