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Wisconsin Health Officials Still Investigating Cause Of Lung Disease Among E-Cigarette Users
Heath Officials Look Into Teens, Young Adults With Breathing Problems
By Shamane Mills and The Associated Press
Published: Friday, August 2, 2019, 1:30pm
State health officials are reporting more cases of "severe lung disease" among teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes.
There are 11 confirmed cases, with seven more under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The cases required hospitalizations.
The counties with confirmed cases include Racine, Door, Walworth, Dodge, Waukesha, and Winnebago.
The health department said that all the patients they interviewed reported vaping in the weeks and months prior to being hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, coughing, and weight loss. Officials said the severity of the cases varied and some patients needed assistance breathing.
Some of the patients improved with treatment but officials say they're investigating whether the lung disease will cause long-term damage...
Wisconsin Health Officials Still Investigating Cause Of Lung Disease Among E-Cigarette Users
Heath Officials Look Into Teens, Young Adults With Breathing Problems
By Shamane Mills and The Associated Press
Published: Friday, August 2, 2019, 1:30pm
State health officials are reporting more cases of "severe lung disease" among teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes.
There are 11 confirmed cases, with seven more under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The cases required hospitalizations.
The counties with confirmed cases include Racine, Door, Walworth, Dodge, Waukesha, and Winnebago.
The health department said that all the patients they interviewed reported vaping in the weeks and months prior to being hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, coughing, and weight loss. Officials said the severity of the cases varied and some patients needed assistance breathing.
Some of the patients improved with treatment but officials say they're investigating whether the lung disease will cause long-term damage...
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