Lung Disease Associated With Vaping
Healthcare Providers
To report a case of vaping-associated lung disease in an Allegheny County resident, please call the Pittsburgh Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or complete the following form and fax to 412-578-8025.
Vaping-related Lung Illness Report Form
Use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has been associated with a recent emergence of severe lung disease in individuals from around the United States. Reported symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; fatigue, fever, or weight loss. Many patients become hospitalized anywhere from a few days to a few weeks after first noticing symptoms. Most of those reported have vaped THC-containing products.
CDC recommends that you consider refraining from using e-cigarettes if you are concerned about the associated health risks. CDC also encourages any one who has recently used an e-cigarette and who is experiencing symptoms similar to those listed above to seek medical care. Vaping products should not be purchased off the street. Individuals using e-cigarettes should not modify or add substances to such devices if not intended by the manufacturer.
For the latest information, visit the CDC's web page on Electronic Cigarettes.
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