In a recent health advisory, the CDC stated, “If you use e-cigarette products, monitor yourself for symptoms and promptly seek medical attention if you have concerns about your health.”
reports that some doctors have said vaping THC, the chemical compound found in marijuana, is specifically causing some of the lung issues. E-cigarettes are often billed as a way for smokers to ween off cigarettes, but the Food and Drug Administration hasn't approved them as an aid for quitting.The CDC warning comes days after aop-ed questioned the CDC for staying quiet amid the high number of vaping-related health issues.
“Based on what we know now, I think there’s enough to tell people: Don’t vape THC oils – especially products that are bought off the street,” Boston University public health professor Michael Siegel
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