The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched an investigation into the outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette use. As of September 11, 2019, 380 cases of lung illness associated with the use of e-cigarettes have been reported to the CDC. The CDC has confirmed 6 deaths possibly linked to vaping.

 

Click here for the latest information from the CDC.

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According to the CDC, if you experience any of the following symptoms, you should seek medical care immediately.

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The use of e-cigarettes by our kids, teens and young adults is not safe. Read about the very real risks to our youth.

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The e-cigarette aerosol that users breathe from the device and exhale can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:

• Nicotine

• Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs

• Flavoring such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease

• Volatile organic compounds

• Cancer-causing chemicals

• Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead

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CNBC recently aired a program focused on the e-cigarette industry, specifically on JUUL, the leading manufacturer of these devices.

This is an important inside look into what has become a disturbing trend among our children and teens, and the resulting growing epidemic of nicotine addiction. Watch this documentary here.