Both the CDC and the FDA also urge Americans to stop using e-cigarettes and vaping products as they conduct their investigation.
At this time, FDA and CDC have not identified the cause or causes of the lung injuries in these cases, and the only commonality among all cases is that patients report the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. However, investigators said they are not yet narrowing the scope of their probe, and CDC noted that 13% of cases involve patients who reported using only nicotine vaping products.
"We don't know what specifically is causing the lung injuries in these cases, but we do know the one thing they have in common is the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping", said Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel, MD, MPH.
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In the last week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, issued on October 11, the federal agency referred to the disease as EVALI, which stands for "e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury". To date, three Minnesotans have died from severe lung injuries associated with vaping. Some used nicotine products as well as other types, such as those that contain THC. These patients that had been released after recovery came back after facing breathing problems and had to be admitted.
All patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette, or vaping, products. The ban includes the sale of all flavored e-cigarette products, including flavored nicotine, THC, and CBD vaping products, in-store and online. "We continue to work with our federal partners to share what we are learning and gain a better understanding of this disease".
However, Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director at the CDC, said Friday that the ongoing investigation into EVALI "may take a few months" and could yield "multiple causes and potentially more than one root cause". TDH also advises that women who are pregnant should not use e-cigarette or vaping products. Anyone who believes he or she may be suffering from these symptoms should consult with a doctor.
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