In the United States recorded the first death from smoking electronic cigarettes

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims one patient died due to severe respiratory illness due to vaping. This is the first officially recognized such death in the United States, reports The babel.

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Experts are investigating the mysterious lung disease associated with the use of electronic cigarettes. They reported that in 22 US states there were 193 potential cases recorded in two months from June 28 to August 20.

According to CDC experts, they are now studying the impact THC (one of the main cannabinoids), the main active ingredient in cannabis.

“In many cases, patients acknowledge the recent use of a THC-containing product,” says Dr. Ileana Arias, head of the CDC Noncommunicable Disease Department.

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It is known that there is a “black market” for cartridges containing THC. They are usually sold legally through medical marijuana clinics in some states. Users in online communities warn of the dangers of fake cartridges.

Gregory Conley, president of the American Vaping Association, said Thursday in a statement that he was sure the disease was caused by substances containing cannabis or synthetic drugs, not nicotine.

Dr. Jennifer Laden, Illinois' chief physician and epidemiologist, said the patient, who later died, was “hospitalized with an unknown illness. He reported on the recent use of electronic cigarettes. "

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CDC Director Robert Redfield said: “We are saddened to hear of the first death associated with an outbreak of severe lung disease in those using vaping devices. This tragic death in Illinois reinforces serious concerns about electronic cigarettes. ”

The reason for the mysterious disease has not been established, but all cases of the disease were somehow associated with vaping.

The victims had the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath and fatigue, as well as cases of vomiting and diarrhea. There is no evidence that this is an infectious disease.

As ForumDaily wrote earlier:

• San Francisco became the first city in the United States where banned sale any electronic cigarettes.

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