The source of vaping-related injuries may be tissue damage caused by noxious chemical fumes, a new study says.
"While we can't discount the potential role of lipids, we have not seen anything to suggest this is a problem caused by lipid accumulation in the lungs. Instead, it seems to be some kind of direct chemical injury, similar to what one might see with exposures to toxic chemical fumes, poisonous gases and toxic agents," Larsen says in the news release.
More than 800 lung injury cases have been linked to vaping during the past months, and at least 17 patients ihave died. Investigators believe products that contain THC or other cannabis oils such as cannabidiol may be involved.Some states have temporarily banned the sale of e-cigarettes or the flavored liquids used in the products, pending health investigations. The FDA is considering banning all nontobacco-flavored vaping liquids.
"Everyone should recognize that vaping is not without potential risks, including life-threatening risks, and I think our research supports that," Larsen says."It would seem prudent based on our observations to explore ways to better regulate the industry and better educate the public, especially our youth, about the risks associated with vaping."
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