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E-cigarettes are devices that deliver an aerosol to the user by heating a liquid that can contain: nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives. THC is the psychoactive, mind-altering compound in marijuana that produces the “high.”
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use.
This investigation is ongoing and has not identified a cause, but all reported cases have a history of using e-cigarette products.
The number of vaping-related lung injuries and deaths continues to climb, with cases reported in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and one U.S. territory. For the latest numbers and information on the outbreak, see the CDC, who updates the information every Thursday.
While this investigation is ongoing, CDC recommends that you consider refraining from using e-cigarette, or vaping, products, particularly those containing THC.
Patients in this investigation have reported symptoms such as:
Some patients reported that their symptoms developed over a few days, while others reported that their symptoms developed over several weeks.
If you’re currently using e-cigarettes or other vaping devices and experience any of these symptoms, call your primary care doctor immediately for medical advice.
