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The Facts on “Vaping-Related” Lung Illnesses & Deaths

As of October 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is reporting approximately 1,080 cases of severe lung illness linked to the use of “e-cigarettes.” According to the CDC, about 78% of these patients have admitted to recent use of THC vaping products. Three types of pulmonary injury are being seen in these […]

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NYC Ban on Flavored Vaping Products Will Create New Black Markets & Keep Smokers Smoking

New York, NY — Just now, the New York City Council voted to approve a citywide ban on the sale of flavored vaping products, otherwise known as e-cigarettes, except in tobacco flavors. Mint and menthol vaping products are included in the ban, although menthol cigarettes will remain available for purchase across New York City.<c/div> Contrary to […]

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Vapers on Vaping

Smoked since 14 quit at 22

I had been smoking since the age of 14, I had gotten up to 2 packs a day. I decided to stop in my local vape shop in Colorado (Vapor Source) and picked up a vape, and started at a 12 nic, before I knew it I was stepping down to a 6 and then […]

Anthony
Mitchell
California

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The effect of e-cigarette aerosol emissions on respiratory health: a narrative review

ABSTRACT Introduction: Due to the uptake in the use of e-cigarettes (ECs), evidence on their health effects is needed to inform health care and policy. Some regulators and health professionals have raised concerns that the respirable aerosols generated by ECs contain several constituents of potential toxicological and biological relevance to respiratory health. Areas covered: We […]

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