U.S. health officials are investigating a mysterious lung illness linked to e-ci...
- U.S. health officials are investigating a mysterious lung illness linked to e-cigarettes that has led to 18 deaths across 15 states.
Latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday listed 1,080 confirmed and probable cases of the illness as of Oct. 1. ** Nearly 70% of the 889 patients, on whom data is available, are male, with 16% below 18 years of age, according to the CDC** Patients have reported symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or chest pain, as well as nausea or diarrhea, according to the CDC
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Factbox: Vaping-related illnesses cause 15 U.S. deaths; Virginia, New Jersey latestVirginia, New Jersey and Nebraska reported one death each from a mysterious lung...
Read more »
As vaping death toll rises, Texas A&M bans vaping and e-cigarettes on its campusNew Jersey and Virginia announce their first vaping deaths, bringing the national death toll to 16.
Read more »
Vaping illnesses top 1,000, an increase of 275 cases, CDC saysTwo additional states reported vaping-related deaths.
Read more »
U.S. doctors rule out pneumonia due to inhaled oil as cause of vaping injuriesDoctors studying lung tissue from people with vaping-related injuries have ruled...
Read more »
Vaping illness: Mayo study finds chemicals not oils may cause injuries
Read more »