Smoking

The Mounting Evidence Against Electronic Cigarette Use

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Publish Date March 30, 2018

Electronic cigarettes were once thought to be a helpful smoking cessation tool, but new evidence suggests they may be as if not more harmful than combustible cigarettes.

CDC Revises Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses From 450 to 380

The CDC stated that the decrease in cases is due to the exclusion of ‘possible’ cases.

Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes

By

Britt Gambino

After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.

Users of Flavored E-Cigarettes Report Greater Satisfaction

Flavor is a common reason for vaping initiation, more likely to motivate adults aged 18 to 24 years to start.

American Medical Association: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes

The AMA statement comes as the sixth death from vaping-related lung illness was confirmed.

FDA Warns Juul About Illegal Marketing Claims, Pitch to Youth

FDA questions claims such as Juul is “much safer than cigarettes” and the ‘”FDA would approve it any day.”

Vaping-Related Pulmonary Illness May Represent New Clinical Syndrome

By

Britt Gambino

The recent cluster of pulmonary illnesses related to electronic cigarette use appears to represent an emerging clinical syndrome or syndromes.

Health Officials May Have Found Chemical Responsible for Vaping Lung Injuries

Vitamin E acetate can be dangerous when inhaled, leading to cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

Second Death From Severe Lung Illness Possibly Related to Vaping Reported

Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes.