Health experts warn that the mysterious lung disease caused by Vaping is "becoming an epidemic"

Health experts warn that the mysterious series of lung diseases suspected of being linked to vaping becomes "an epidemic", following a resurgence of serious lung diseases in recent months.

Dr. Melodi Pirzada, chef pediatric pulmonologist at Mineola, New York, is one of many American doctors who treat patients for strange illnesses – including an 18-year-old woman who she treated after arriving at the emergency room to vomit and gasp, feeling dizzy.

At first, the teenager claimed not to have done vaping, but vials of marijuana were found later in his room.

Pirzada told the New York Times: "I do not know where he bought it.He does not know … Fortunately, he survived."

She also explained how, according to her, the epidemic was "becoming an epidemic", adding: "Ssomething is really wrong. "

US health officials recently announced the first death of a person due to a disease caused by a vaping.

The unnamed patient of Illinois reportedly developed a serious respiratory illness after using electronic cigarettes. Not yet, the age and sex of the person were not revealed.

The cause of the disease has not yet been identified, but all cases involve vaping. Many cases also involve the vaping of THC (aka tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive constituent of cannabis), but a link – if any – with the disease has also not been clearly established. at the moment.

He stated in a statement: "AAnyone who uses electronic cigarette products should not purchase these products off the street (for example, electronic cigarette products containing THC or other cannabinoids) and should not modify or add electronic cigarette products substances not desired by the manufacturer. . "

The statement added: "Electronic cigarette products should not be used by young people, young adults, pregnant women, or adults who do not currently use tobacco products. If you use electronic cigarette products, monitor your symptoms (for example, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain) and see a doctor immediately if you are worried about your health. "

CDC Director Robert Redfield said, "This tragic death in Illinois reinforces the serious risk associated with e-cigarette products.

"Vaping exposes users to many different substances for which we have little information about related damage, including: aromas, nicotine, cannabinoids and solvents. "