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The Dangers of Vaping: Illnesses and Hospitalizations on the Rise
TLDR The recent outbreak of vaping-related lung disease, likely caused by black market THC-containing vapes, has led to over 1,600 people being injured and has raised concerns about the safety of vaping. Harmful ingredients like vitamin E acetate and pesticides found in these vapes, as well as potentially harmful flavor chemicals, can compromise lung function and increase the risk of illness.
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Vaping is causing illness and hospitalizations, particularly among young people, leading to concern and alarm.
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Vaping has caused a mysterious lung disease that has led to hospitalizations and deaths, with over 1,600 people injured so far.
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The recent outbreak of vaping-related lung disease is likely caused by something in black market THC-containing vapes, such as dank vapes.
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Black market THC-containing vapes often contain harmful ingredients like vitamin E acetate and pesticides, which can be dangerous to inhale, but there are no studies yet on the specific effects of inhaling vitamin E acetate.
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Black market weed vapes often contain harmful ingredients like vitamin E acetate and pesticides, which can be dangerous to inhale, and the flavors in vapes have also been getting attention recently.
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Flavor chemicals in vapes, such as cinnamon and vanilla, have been found to potentially harm lung function and compromise the immune system, suggesting that inhaling these flavors could increase the risk of getting sick.
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The lungs are not equipped to detoxify like the liver, which is why inhaling certain chemicals in vapes can be harmful, and while the cause of the recent outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries is still unknown, it is believed to be a combination of factors rather than one specific chemical, and although this lung injury is rare, the CDC advises people to stop vaping if possible, except for those using it as a tool to quit smoking.
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Despite the recent outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries, studies have shown that vaping is safer than smoking and can help some people quit, although other methods such as patches and medication should be tried first.
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Eddie is still not fully recovered from his vaping-related lung injury, experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath and being unable to play football, highlighting the potential long-term consequences and dangers of vaping.
