Oregon health officials are investigating a death from severe respiratory illness that could be linked to vaping, according to an announcement by the Oregon Health Authority
The individual in Oregon, who died in July, had recently vaped products containing cannabis purchased at a dispensary, according to the announcement.Last month, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first such death amid a growing number of similar lung illnesses across the country.Cases of lung disease possibly linked to vaping continue to rise.
In Wisconsin, health officials said Thursday that a majority of the cases in their state had inhaled THC products. Health officials in the state have issued stern warnings to residents: Stop vaping immediately.Health officials say patients have been hospitalized following symptoms such as difficulty breathing and chest pain. Some have experienced other symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, fever and fatigue. Many of those affected have been previously healthy adolescents and young adults.
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