Vitamin E Suspected In Serious Lung Problems Among People Who Vaped Cannabis
5 years, 4 months ago

Vitamin E Suspected In Serious Lung Problems Among People Who Vaped Cannabis

NPR  

Vitamin E Suspected In Serious Lung Problems Among People Who Vaped Cannabis Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Becerril/Reuters Daniel Becerril/Reuters It's still a mystery — what's causing the cluster of severe respiratory illnesses among people who've used e-cigarettes? Health officials say state lab tests detected high levels of vitamin E in cartridges of cannabis vaping products used by people who vaped and suffered serious lung damage. "At least one vitamin E acetate containing vape product has been linked to each patient who submitted a product for testing," according to a statement from the New York State Department of Health. Sponsor Message Vitamin E is not an approved additive for vape products approved by New York's medical marijuana program, and Zucker says the cartridges they tested appear to be "black-market" products purchased off the street — not in medical dispensaries.

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Warning to vapers: Scientists reveal the e-cigarette flavour that can damage your lung's immune cells and make it harder to fight infections
2 months ago

Warning to vapers: Scientists reveal the e-cigarette flavour that can damage your lung's immune cells and make it harder to fight infections

Daily Mail  

It's no secret that smoking e-cigarettes can lead to long-term health issues. Researchers say that berry-flavoured vapes could be far more harmful than flavourless or menthol alternatives From menthol to vanilla custard and sour strawberry, there's an estimated 40,000 vape flavours on the market today worldwide Study co-author Ajitha Thanabalasuriar at McGill University told MailOnline: 'From our study we see …

Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease?
2 years, 2 months ago

Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease?

Hindustan Times  

In the past decade, nicotine–containing e-cigarettes have emerged as the most popular tobacco and nicotine delivery modality among adolescents and were introduced in the United States tobacco market in 2007, as a tobacco cessation tool. Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease? In around 2019, there was random increase in the cases of acute respiratory failure …

E-cigarettes have killed 57 people as number of lung illnesses linked to vaping rises to 2,602
5 years ago

E-cigarettes have killed 57 people as number of lung illnesses linked to vaping rises to 2,602

Daily Mail  

A 15-year-old in Texas is now the youngest person in the US to die of the vaping-linked illness that's claimed the lives of a total of 57 people nationwide, officials said Thursday. As of Thursday, 2,602 people have been hospitalized with lung illnesses linked to e-cigarettes in every US state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin …

‘Vast majority’ of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E acetate
5 years ago

‘Vast majority’ of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E acetate

LA Times  

Two men use electronic cigarettes in San Francisco. Vitamin E acetate is responsible for the “vast majority” of cases of the mysterious lung disease tied to vaping, health officials said Friday. Health officials now blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses and have changed their advice to doctors about monitoring …

Vaping linked with long-term risk of respiratory disease in new study
5 years ago

Vaping linked with long-term risk of respiratory disease in new study

CNN  

CNN — Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases – including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and asthma – in a new study. “I was a little surprised that we could find evidence on incident lung disease in the longitudinal study, because three years is …

There are now vaping-related lung injury cases in all 50 states
5 years, 1 month ago

There are now vaping-related lung injury cases in all 50 states

CNN  

A teen from Southeast Alaska is the state's first case of vaping-related lung injury, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. JUST WATCHED Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the origins of vaping crisis Replay More Videos. MUST WATCH Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the origins of vaping crisis 06:43 There have now been cases of e-cigarette, or …

More clues point to chemical compound in US vaping illnesses
5 years, 1 month ago

More clues point to chemical compound in US vaping illnesses

Daily Mail  

NEW YORK - Health officials said Tuesday they have more evidence that a certain chemical compound is a culprit in a national outbreak of vaping illnesses. "The findings further support a potential role for vitamin E acetate in causing lung injury associated with vaping products," said Dr. Ruth Lynfield, a Minnesota health official. FILE - This Nov. 4, 2019 file …

Vaping lung injury cases rise to 2,290, CDC says
5 years, 1 month ago

Vaping lung injury cases rise to 2,290, CDC says

CNN  

CNN — There were 2,290 cases of lung injury linked to vaping as of November 20, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. While it appears that vitamin E acetate, a thickener used in some vaping products, is linked to the lung injury cases, the agency can’t rule out other chemicals, it said. “President Trump will …

Editorial: Trump cravenly backtracks on vaping. Surprise, surprise
5 years, 1 month ago

Editorial: Trump cravenly backtracks on vaping. Surprise, surprise

LA Times  

Faced with a troubling outbreak of a mysterious vaping-related illness and the skyrocketing use of electronic cigarettes among teens, President Trump announced in September that the Food and Drug Administration would pull flavored electronic-cigarettes from the market, possibly within weeks. And even if they aren’t using the aftermarket products associated with the vaping illness, the high levels of nicotine in …

Vaping deaths: Are e-cigarettes really safer than smoking tobacco? A complete guide to the facts
5 years, 1 month ago

Vaping deaths: Are e-cigarettes really safer than smoking tobacco? A complete guide to the facts

The Independent  

What are the health risks attached? In the UK, vaping has been linked to 200 health problems including pneumonia and heart disorders over the last five years, according to the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency. Public Health England said most of the American cases of vaping related-illnesses were linked to people using “illicit vaping fluid” bought on the streets or …

US officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
5 years, 2 months ago

US officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” The same chemical compound was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The compound — vitamin E acetate — …

CDC vaping illness investigation: Vitamin E acetate linked to THC may be to blame
5 years, 2 months ago

CDC vaping illness investigation: Vitamin E acetate linked to THC may be to blame

CNN  

CNN — Vitamin E acetate, an additive sometimes used in THC and other vaping products, may be to blame for a national outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung injuries that’s linked to dozens of deaths, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials. During the press briefing, CDC’s Dr. James Pirkle described vitamin E acetate as “enormously sticky” when it …

Doctors at odds over value of vaping, as study finds it's just as harmful as cigarettes
5 years, 2 months ago

Doctors at odds over value of vaping, as study finds it's just as harmful as cigarettes

ABC  

Vaping is just as harmful to human health as cigarettes, and even has the potential to cause lung cancer, scientists at the University of Tasmania have found. Key points: An Australian study found cigarettes and vaping are equally toxic to the lungs Scientist Sukhwinder Sohal said GPs should not recommend vaping to patients Dr Brad McKay said he would support …

Vaping-related lung injuries rise to 1,888 cases nationwide, CDC says
5 years, 2 months ago

Vaping-related lung injuries rise to 1,888 cases nationwide, CDC says

CNN  

CNN — As of Tuesday, there were 1,888 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette products in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC says it has yet to identify the official cause or causes of the outbreak, but that “the only commonality among all …

Vaping-related lung injuries now at 1,479 cases nationwide, CDC says
5 years, 2 months ago

Vaping-related lung injuries now at 1,479 cases nationwide, CDC says

CNN  

CNN — There are 1,479 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette products in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands as of Tuesday, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s an increase from last week, when there were 1,299 cases of vaping-related lung injuries. The CDC on Thursday also identified 33 vaping-related …

New vaping study links e-liquids to lung inflammation
5 years, 2 months ago

New vaping study links e-liquids to lung inflammation

CNN  

CNN — A new study suggests that vaping e-liquids, specifically propylene glycol and glycerin, may lead to some inflammation in the lungs – but more research is needed to determine just how much inflammation may occur over a prolonged period of time. The study is the “first experimental demonstration” of the impact that e-cigarette use may have on inflammation in …

Vaping ‘linked to 200 health problems in UK including pneumonia’
5 years, 3 months ago

Vaping ‘linked to 200 health problems in UK including pneumonia’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vaping has been linked to 200 health problems – including pneumonia …

Research shows vaping-related lung disease may be caused by chemical exposure
5 years, 3 months ago

Research shows vaping-related lung disease may be caused by chemical exposure

CNN  

CNN — Lung damage in those using e-cigarettes might be caused by chemicals in the vape liquid, according to a letter published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. “It seems to be some kind of direct chemical injury, similar to what one might see with exposures to toxic chemical fumes, poisonous gases and toxic agents,” Dr. Brandon Larsen, …

CDC Intensifies Warnings About Vaping Illness As Cases Top 1,000
5 years, 3 months ago

CDC Intensifies Warnings About Vaping Illness As Cases Top 1,000

NPR  

CDC Intensifies Warnings About Vaping Illness As Cases Top 1,000 Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intensified its warnings about the risks of vaping, as the number of patients with vaping-related illness continues to climb. "We're worried that there are plenty of risky products still out there," the CDC's principal …

E-cigarettes can cause cancer, serious lung diseases: Study
5 years, 3 months ago

E-cigarettes can cause cancer, serious lung diseases: Study

India TV News  

The Indian government a few months ago passed the 'Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance 2019' that seeks to ban the consumption, production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and In a latest study published in journal Scientific Studies last week, researchers from the College of California, Riverside, have discovered the presence of eleven heavy metals including aluminum, calcium, chromium, copper, …

Keep calm and vape on: UK embraces e-cigarettes, US cautious
5 years, 3 months ago

Keep calm and vape on: UK embraces e-cigarettes, US cautious

Associated Press  

LONDON — While the U.S. scrambles to crack down on vaping, Britain has embraced electronic cigarettes as a powerful tool to help smokers kick the habit. “We need radical solutions to stop smoking and one option is providing smokers with e-cigarettes so they can get the nicotine they need without the tobacco smoke,” said Britton. “What’s right for England might …

California health officials tell public to stop vaping immediately amid epidemic that has killed 9
5 years, 3 months ago

California health officials tell public to stop vaping immediately amid epidemic that has killed 9

Daily Mail  

Californian health officials have urged e-cigarette users to stop vaping immediately, following an outbreak of a mysterious lung disease. Californian health officials have told Americans to stop vaping immediately amid an outbreak of mysterious lung diseases So far, in a month, nine people have been struck down by mysterious illnesses caused by vaping Dr Charity Dean, California ’s acting public …

Vaping death toll in the US rises to NINE
5 years, 3 months ago

Vaping death toll in the US rises to NINE

Daily Mail  

A man in his fifties from Kansas has become the ninth person to die from smoking e-cigarettes in the US, officials have revealed. So far, in a month, nine people have been struck down by mysterious illnesses caused by vaping Nine people have died and more than 530 hospitalised due to a mysterious lung illness caused by vaping Kansas Governor …

E-Cigarette Users Only 0.07% Of Total Tobacco Product Smokers
5 years, 3 months ago

E-Cigarette Users Only 0.07% Of Total Tobacco Product Smokers

The Quint  

E-cigarettes are also harmful to non-users, with adverse health impacts on those exposed to second-hand vapours, according to a May 2019 white paper released by the ICMR. Consumers of e-cigarettes are “more likely to use regular cigarettes later”, the report said, citing previous studies. More than 460 e-cigarette brands available in India mix the flavours and effects of traditional tobacco …

The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far
5 years, 3 months ago

The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far

NPR  

The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far Enlarge this image toggle caption Picture Alliance/Getty Images Picture Alliance/Getty Images Updated on Sept. 27 at 7:06 p.m. "CDC recommends people consider refraining from using e-cigarette, or vaping, products, particularly those containing THC," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, the CDC's principal deputy director. There is still no definitive link to any brand …

Mysterious vaping illness is ‘becoming an epidemic’, doctor says
5 years, 3 months ago

Mysterious vaping illness is ‘becoming an epidemic’, doctor says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He doesn’t know,” said Dr Melodi Pirzada, chief …

Factbox: What we know about U.S. vaping illnesses
5 years, 3 months ago

Factbox: What we know about U.S. vaping illnesses

Firstpost  

- U.S. public health officials are investigating more than 450 cases of severe lung illnesses and have confirmed at least five deaths related to electronic cigarette products including the devices and liquids used inside them. The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to avoid vaping products purchased outside of retail stores as well as THC liquids or other illicit …

US doctors urge public to quit vaping as deaths, illnesses rise
5 years, 4 months ago

US doctors urge public to quit vaping as deaths, illnesses rise

Al Jazeera  

The American Medical Association has discouraged e-cigarette use until scientists better understand their effects. The American Medical Association has urged Americans to stop using electronic cigarettes of any sort until scientists have a better handle on the cause of 450 lung illnesses and at least five deaths related to the use of the products. Like many users of vaping pens, …

Vaping deaths: Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of e-cigarettes
5 years, 4 months ago

Vaping deaths: Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of e-cigarettes

CNN  

CNN — A sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said Tuesday. “It is time to stop vaping,” Dr. Lee Norman, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the state health officer, said in the statement Tuesday announcing the country’s sixth death. I’m extremely alarmed for the …

Serious lung illnesses linked to vaping products, says CDC
5 years, 4 months ago

Serious lung illnesses linked to vaping products, says CDC

Al Jazeera  

Officials say people should avoid using e-cigarettes and THC products while they investigate the cause of lung problems. Sudden, serious lung illnesses that have struck people who used vaping devices have been tied in many cases to products that contain THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Health authorities have identified …

Vaping: Another death from lung illness reported
5 years, 4 months ago

Vaping: Another death from lung illness reported

CNN  

CNN — Oregon health officials are investigating a death from severe respiratory illness that could be linked to vaping, according to an announcement made Tuesday by the Oregon Health Authority. Health officials say it’s unclear whether there’s a connection between cases, whether vaping definitively caused these illnesses and what components or chemicals of e-cigarettes might be responsible. “We don’t yet …

Cases of lung disease possibly linked to vaping continue to rise. This teen was given a ‘second chance’
5 years, 4 months ago

Cases of lung disease possibly linked to vaping continue to rise. This teen was given a ‘second chance’

CNN  

CNN — US health officials announced Friday that as of August 27, there are at least 215 possible cases in 25 states of severe lung disease that could be caused by vaping. Courtesy Zohfeld Family “We do not often see perfectly healthy teenagers come in and become so ill so quickly,” said one of his physicians, Dr. Karen Schultz, medical …

E-cigarettes: Illinois resident dies after lung illness linked to vaping
5 years, 4 months ago

E-cigarettes: Illinois resident dies after lung illness linked to vaping

CNN  

CNN — Illinois health officials announced on Friday the death of an adult who had vaped and later developed a severe respiratory illness. “The severity of illness people are experiencing is alarming and we must get the word out that using e-cigarettes and vaping can be dangerous,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said in …

Dozens of young people taken to hospital in the US after vaping
5 years, 4 months ago

Dozens of young people taken to hospital in the US after vaping

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly three dozen young people have been hospitalised in the US …

E-cigarette fluids and cartridges contain ‘bacteria and fungi toxins’, study finds
5 years, 8 months ago

E-cigarette fluids and cartridges contain ‘bacteria and fungi toxins’, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy E-cigarette cartridges and vape liquids are contaminated with bacteria and fungi …

E-cigs could carry bacteria that cause lung problems
5 years, 8 months ago

E-cigs could carry bacteria that cause lung problems

Daily Mail  

E-cigarettes may be contaminated with bacteria and fungi linked to lung disease, research suggests. Scientists tested 75 single-use cartridges and refill liquids and found signs of harmful bugs in just over a quarter of them Exposure to the toxins has been associated with a range of health problems including asthma, reduced lung function and inflammation, the researchers say. Other recent …

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