2 residents of Ventura County suffer from pulmonary lesions that may be related to vaping

VENTURA, Calif. (CA) – Concerns about vaping are increasing across the country. Now, Ventura County's health officials say two people have suffered lung damage likely linked to a vaping.

The California Department of Public Health is investigating both cases.

Across the state, officials have identified 37 cases of acute lung disease in people who have recently had a vaping. They say some of them have vapoted unregulated cannabis products.

Recently, the first death related to the electronic cigarette has been reported in Illinois.

For their part, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that they are currently investigating nearly 200 cases of serious pulmonary diseases related to vapor atrophy in 22 states. Cases are sometimes first diagnosed as pneumonia or bronchitis. They may be accompanied by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms.