Ohio Health Officials Confirm 3 Cases of Severe Pulmonary Disease After Vape | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio – Local and state health officials confirmed that three cases of severe lung disease following a vaping.

In an announcement Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Health said the cases were likely due to a vape and that the authorities were investigating 11 more cases of illness.

On August 23, the Ministry of Health asked health care providers to report any suspected cases of serious lung disease whose cause was unclear and that patients had previously had a history of vaping or vomiting. Use of electronic cigarettes.

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According to the agency, the three confirmed cases in Ohio are between 18 and 26 years old and include two women and one man. The cases were in Lucas, Richland and Union Counties and all required hospitalization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their recommendations on vaping for the public, including:

• While the investigation is ongoing, people should refrain from using e-cigarette or vaping products if they fear for health.
• Regardless of the survey, e-cigarette and vaping products should not be used by young people, young adults, pregnant women or adults who currently do not use tobacco products.
• Do not buy vaping products on the street – you do not know what they really contain that could harm your health.
  • Vapor products purchased on the street may contain THC or other cannabinoids.
  • Do not modify e-cigarette or vaping products and do not add any substances not specified by the manufacturer.
• If you use e-cigarette products, monitor your symptoms and see a doctor immediately if you are worried about your health.

The CDC reports more than 200 possible cases in 25 states, according to the Department of Health.