Pubdate: Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Source: USA Today (US)
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Author: Jayne O' Donnell

VAPING-RELATED ILLNESSES BEING LINKED TO THC USE

The Centers for Disease Control and Protection warned Friday against
the purchase of electronic cigarette cartridges containing THC or
other cannabis or altered e-cigarette products that are sold "off the
street."

So far, 215 possible cases of vaping-related lung illness have been
reported in 25 states, CDC and the Food and Drug Administration said
in a statement, "and additional reports of pulmonary illness are under
investigation." The Washington Post reported Thursday that state and
federal investigators have 354 cases currently under review.

Patients have experienced cough, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Some also have had nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, fatigue, fever,
weight loss or other issues. The symptoms typically develop over days,
but sometimes can manifest over several weeks, the statement said.

The gastrointestinal symptoms sometimes preceded respiratory symptoms.
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