With hundreds of cases of a mysterious lung disease now linked to vaping, some states are going after flavored e-cigarettes. But experts say the fervor around nicotine devices might be misplaced—and instead point the finger at often illicit THC devices.
With seven confirmed deaths among nearly 400 cases of a mysterious lung disease now linked to vaping, rumors are swirling about the dangers of e-cigarettes.
While some cases of lung illness occurred among smokers who used only nicotine e-cigarettes, the majority of cases were among smokers who used THC vape products, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other e-cigarette smokers with lung disease used both nicotine and THC devices.
The CDC's recommendation for THC devices is more direct: No one should buy THC or cannabinoid vaping products off the street and no one should modify or adulterate e-liquids purchased from a manufacturer. The Food and Drug Administration wants smokers to stop vaping THC oil products entirely."We don't know how kids are purchasing these products and what the distribution channels are," Siegel said.
While the uptick in vaping illnesses has garnered politicians' and health officials' attention this month, the general public's perception of vaping has been trending downward.
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