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 Oregon Health Authority is monitoring a nationwide cluster of respiratory illnesses associated with use of vaping devices, and is working with local public health and health care partners to track any illnesses in Oregon.

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Updated September 24, 2019

In Oregon, five cases have been reported, one of which resulted in death.

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The OHA Public Health Division and local public health departments are urging clinicians to be on alert for signs of severe respiratory illness among individuals who report vaping or e-cigarette use. Clinicians should report immediately (971-673-1111) any cases of hospitalized patients with radiologic finding of pulmonary infiltrates and history of vaping any substance in the preceding 90 days.

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Oregon officials say deaths from lung illness may be linked to vaping

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Salem, O.R. (CBS/KOIN) — Oregon health officials say they are investigating the death of a person who had severe respiratory illness after using an e-cigarette. Investigators at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division said Tuesday that they received reports that the person who died in July had recently used a vaping device containing cannabis bought from an Oregon store.

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/oregon-officials-say-deaths-from-lung-illness-may-be-linked-to-vaping/

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Oregon officials say deaths from lung illness may be linked to vaping

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Salem, O.R. (CBS/KOIN) — Oregon health officials say they are investigating the death of a person who had severe respiratory illness after using an e-cigarette. Investigators at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division said Tuesday that they received reports that the person who died in July had recently used a vaping device containing cannabis bought from an Oregon store.

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are looking at 215 possible cases across 25 states. All the cases involve teens or adults who have used e-cigarettes or other vaping devices. Symptoms of the disease include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.

The Oregon Health Authority did not say the age or gender of the person who died.

Public health physician Ann Thomas said investigators don’t yet know whether the illnesses are caused by contaminants, ingredients in the liquid or something such as the device itself. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week recommended that people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate.

The death comes less than two weeks after Illinois health officials said that a patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping died, which may have marked the first death in the U.S. linked to the smoking alternative.

Sickened individuals experienced symptoms including shortness of breath, cough and chest pain.

Last week, an 18-year-old told CBS News that his lung collapsed after vaping. Chance Ammirata, who had never been a traditional smoker, said he started using Juul e-cigarettes a year and a half ago, when he was 16. He now believes Juuls caused his lung injury.

In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning’s” Tony Dokoupil, Juul CEO Kevin Burns said the company never intended for Juul to be used by kids or teenagers.

“As a parent of a 16-year-old, 19-year-old, I don’t want my kids using the product. It’s not intended for them,” Burns said.  

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September 3, 2019

The Oregon Health Authority is investigating the recent death of an individual who had severe respiratory illness following use of an e-cigarette, which is also known as a vaping device.

Investigators at the OHA Public Health Division say they received reports that the individual, who died in July, had recently used an e-cigarette or vaping device containing cannabis purchased from a cannabis dispensary. OHA officials say the individual’s symptoms were consistent with those of more than 200 similar cases in a national cluster of respiratory illness, mostly affecting teenagers and young adults, in at least 25 states.

"We don’t yet know the exact cause of these illnesses — whether they’re caused by contaminants, ingredients in the liquid or something else, such as the device itself," said Ann Thomas, M.D., public health physician at OHA’s Public Health Division.

Those who have fallen ill have been hospitalized after experiencing worsening symptoms including shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever or weight loss. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the affected states have not identified a cause, but all cases have reported e-cigarette use or vaping.

OHA investigators and local public health authorities are urging clinicians to be on alert for signs of severe respiratory illness among patients who recently used vaping products, including e-cigarettes, and report any cases. Clinicians can contact the on-call epidemiologist at 971-673-1111.

Before the new illness reports, OHA was already concerned about the health risks of vaping products. A recent report by the agency details the health risks for the products including nicotine addiction, exposure to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and increases in blood pressure.

Individuals who have recently used vaping products such as e-cigarettes and are having difficulty breathing should seek medical attention immediately.

If you or someone you know is ready to quit using tobacco, including vaping products such as e-cigarettes, free help is available from the following resources:

For more information about OHA’s investigation, visit healthoregon.org/acd.

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This is the second death among the five previously reported cases. Oregon’s first fatality was announced on Sept. 3. All five cases are part of a national outbreak of severe lung injury linked to vaping and e-cigarette use.

 

“People should stop vaping immediately,” said Dean Sidelinger, MD, state health officer. “If you vape, whether it’s cannabis, nicotine or other products, please quit. These are addictive substances, and we encourage people to take advantage of free resources to help them quit.”

 

He added: “If you haven’t started vaping, don’t start.”

 

OHA officials say the most recent death was an individual who had been hospitalized with respiratory symptoms after vaping cannabis products.

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/Public-Health-Warning-Stop-Vaping.aspx

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Public Health Warning: People should stop vaping immediately

Watch the recorded livestream of OHA officials discussing the state’s response to the vaping-associated illness outbreak.

September 26, 2019

Second vaping-related death in state confirmed; people who vape are at risk, officials say

PORTLAND, Ore.—The Oregon Health Authority is issuing a public health warning urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products. Today, the agency confirmed a second vaping-related death in the state.

This is the second death among the five previously reported cases. Oregon’s first fatality was announced on Sept. 3. All five cases are part of a national outbreak of severe lung injury linked to vaping and e-cigarette use.

 

“People should stop vaping immediately,” said Dean Sidelinger, MD, state health officer. “If you vape, whether it’s cannabis, nicotine or other products, please quit. These are addictive substances, and we encourage people to take advantage of free resources to help them quit.”

 

He added: “If you haven’t started vaping, don’t start.”

 

OHA officials say the most recent death was an individual who had been hospitalized with respiratory symptoms after vaping cannabis products. Nationally, there have been more than 800 cases, primarily among youths and young adults, in 46 states and one U.S. territory. A total of 12 additional deaths, including Oregon’s first fatality, have been reported in 10 states.

 

Those who have fallen ill in Oregon have been hospitalized after experiencing worsening symptoms, including shortness of breath, cough or chest pain. CDC and the FDA have not identified a cause, but all cases have reported e-cigarette use or vaping.

 

OHA investigators and local public health authorities continue to urge clinicians to be on alert for signs of severe respiratory illness among patients and report any cases.

 

Before the new illness reports, OHA was already concerned about the health risks of vaping products. A recent report by the agency details the health risks for the products including nicotine addiction, exposure to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and increases in blood pressure.

 

Individuals who have recently vaped and are having difficulty breathing should seek medical attention immediately.

 

If you or someone you know smokes or vapes, we urge you to quit now. Free help is available from the following resources:

 
 

Those who want help quitting cannabis or other substance use can call 1-800-662-HELP.

 

Switching to cigarettes or other combustible products is not a safer option.

 

Public Health Warning: Stop using vaping products

 

Public health officials have now linked a second Oregon death to the use of vaping products. The Oregon Health Authority urges Oregonians to stop using all vaping products until federal and state officials have determined the cause of serious lung injuries and deaths linked to the use of both cannabis and nicotine vaping products. No vaping products should be considered safe. Until health experts can identify why people who have used these products have become seriously ill, and in some cases died, no vaping product should be used. State health officials will continue to work closely with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration to determine the cause of deaths and illnesses in Oregon and across the nation.

 
 

See also: Oregon Response to Vaping Illnesses

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/Public-Health-Warning-Stop-Vaping.aspx

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A second person in Oregon has died from a vaping-related lung illness, state health officials said Thursday as they urged people to stop vaping immediately.

Like the first victim, the person vaped cannabis products bought at a licensed retail store, the Oregon Health Authority said. The person was hospitalized for several weeks. Doctors didn’t find any other health conditions that may have caused or contributed to the person’s death, officials said.

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/09/2nd-oregon-death-in-vaping-related-severe-lung-illness-announced.html

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