Vaping Among Illinois Teens Possibly Tied To Increase in Hospitalizations, Health Officials Say
Dr. Marc Siegel says vaping is a ‘public health epidemic.’
Dr. Marc Siegel says vaping is a ‘public health epidemic.’
An increase in hospitalizations among adolescents in Illinois may be linked to vaping, state health officials recently announced.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said in an Aug. 9 warning that it has received at least six reports of “young people experiencing severe breathing problems after vaping.” It’s also investigating five additional cases.
“These individuals experienced respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath and fatigue. Some also experienced vomiting and diarrhea,” the IDPH said. “Symptoms worsened over a period of days or weeks before admission to the hospital.”
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