The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed it is examining whether the July death of an individual from a severe respiratory illness could be linked to vaping. The person died in July shortly after vaping cannabis products. It followed an announcement by the Illinois Department of Public Health of a death in August amid growing numbers of similar lung illnesses across the US. about 80 possible cases are under investigation. Authorities said it was not clear whether vaping or the chemicals in e-cigarettes were responsible.
The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed it is examining whether the July death of an individual from a severe respiratory illness could be linked to vaping. The person died in July shortly after vaping cannabis products. It followed an announcement by the Illinois Department of Public Health of a death in August amid growing numbers of similar lung illnesses across the US. At least 215 possible cases are under investigation. Authorities said it was not clear whether vaping or the chemicals in e-cigarettes were responsible.