We are in the midst of a complex investigation into lung injury assoc. w/ e-cigarette product use/vaping that spans nearly all states & involves serious, life-threatening illness in ppl who report use of variety of e-cigarette/vaping substances & products. bit.ly/2lGPQJt
As of 9/24, 805 confirmed and probable cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use/vaping were reported in 46 states and one territory. 12 deaths have been confirmed in 10 states. bit.ly/2lGPQJt
More than two-thirds of patients suffering from lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use/vaping are male, and the median age of cases is 23 years old, with 62% of patients aged 18-34 years. bit.ly/MMWRLungInjury
Nationally, 77% of patients reported using THC-containing products, or both THC-containing products & nicotine-containing products. bit.ly/MMWRLungInjury
We do not yet know exactly what is making people sick, for example whether particular solvents are leading to lung injury, or whether cases stem from a single supplier or multiple ones. bit.ly/2lGPQJt
While this investigation is ongoing, CDC recommends people consider refraining from use of e-cigarette/vaping products, particularly those containing THC. bit.ly/2lGPQJt
