Vaping-Associated Severe
Lung Disease in Texas

Public Health Region	Number of Cases
1 (Panhandle)	0
2/3 (North Texas)	22
4/5N (East Texas)	2
6/5S (Southeast Texas)	14
7 (Central Texas)	5
8 (South Texas)	3
9/10 (West Texas)	2
11 (Rio Grande Valley)	6
Total	54

 

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Lung Disease Among E-cigarette Users – Sept. 24, 2019

DSHS has identified 54 Texas cases of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms. State health officials are gathering more information about 35 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in cases in Texas and 37 other states. About half of the Texas cases have been in teens, and more than half required hospitalization. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing. Some people have also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Clinicians should ask patients with these symptoms about a history of vaping, gather as much information as possible about suspected cases, and report them to DSHS. Nationally, 530 cases have been reported, and DSHS is working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other states to gather evidence about what the cases have in common and determine a cause. Until we know more about the cause, people should consider not using e-cigarettes. If you do vape and experience symptoms like those reported, seek medical care promptly. Regardless of the ongoing situation: Youth and young adults should not vape. Women who are pregnant should not vape. Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start vaping. Case counts will be updated each Tuesday. News Release Updated Health Alert

Vaping-Associated Severe Lung Disease in Texas Public Health Region Number of Cases 1 (Panhandle) 0 2/3 (North Texas) 22 4/5N (East Texas) 2 6/5S (Southeast Texas) 14 7 (Central Texas) 5 8 (South Texas) 3 9/10 (West Texas) 2 11 (Rio Grande Valley) 6 Total 54  Figure 1: Cases of vaping-associated severe lung disease in Texas, as of 9/24/19

Edited September 25, 20197 yr by niman

Vaping-Associated Severe
Lung Disease in Texas

Public Health Region	Number of Cases
1 (Panhandle)	0
2/3 (North Texas)	37
4/5N (East Texas)	3
6/5S (Southeast Texas)	16
7 (Central Texas)	5
8 (South Texas)	3
9/10 (West Texas)	2
11 (Rio Grande Valley)	7
Not yet determined	2
Total	75

Figure 1: Cases of vaping-associated severe lung disease in Texas, as of 10/1/19

DSHS has identified 95 Texas cases of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms, including one death. State health officials are gathering more information about 28 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in cases in Texas and 47 other states. Patients range in age from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22 years. About one-quarter of the people affected in Texas are minors. Three-quarters are male, and nearly nine in ten report vaping THC or marijuana, possibly in conjunction with other substances. Almost all were hospitalized with many requiring intensive care.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Vaping-Associated Severe
Lung Disease in Texas

Public Health Region	Number of Cases
1 (Panhandle)	0
2/3 (North Texas)	48
4/5N (East Texas)	7
6/5S (Southeast Texas)	21
7 (Central Texas)	6
8 (South Texas)	2
9/10 (West Texas)	2
11 (Rio Grande Valley)	7
Not yet determined	2
Total	95

Figure 1: Cases of vaping-associated severe lung disease in Texas, as of 10/8/19

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

95 cases of severe lung disease among e-cigarette users confirmed in Texas, DSHS says

Of those 95, one person has died and 48 of the cases are in North Texas.

 

Author: WFAA Staff

Published: 11:17 AM CDT October 8, 2019

Updated: 11:18 AM CDT October 8, 2019

95 people in Texas who said they vape have developed severe lung disease, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday.

Of those 95, one person has died and 48 of the cases are in North Texas.

The individuals said they vaped before developing lung disease symptoms. 

DSHS said it still working to confirm whether 28 other possible cases are consistent with the other cases of lung disease connected to e-cigarette use. 

 

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/95-cases-of-severe-lung-disease-among-e-cigarette-users-confirmed-in-texas-dshs-says/287-501e717d-4bf8-4fb8-a277-122199d38213

Harris County Public Health Vaping-Related Lung Illness Count
As of 9/27/2019, Harris County Public Health has 3 confirmed or probable individuals with vaping-related lung illness.

http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Services-Programs/All-Programs/Vaping-Cessation

Lung Disease Among E-cigarette Users – Oct. 15, 2019

DSHS has identified 119 Texas cases of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms, including one death. State health officials are gathering more information about 21 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in cases in Texas and 48 other states. Patients range in age from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22 years. About one-quarter of the people affected in Texas are minors. Three-quarters are male, and nine in ten report vaping THC or marijuana, possibly in conjunction with other substances. Almost all were hospitalized with many requiring intensive care. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing. Some people have also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Clinicians should ask patients with these symptoms about a history of vaping, gather as much information as possible about suspected cases, and report them to DSHS. Nationally, 1,299 cases have been reported, and DSHS is working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other states to gather evidence about what the cases have in common and determine a cause. Until we know more about the cause, people should consider not using e-cigarettes. If you do vape and experience symptoms like those reported, seek medical care promptly. Regardless of the ongoing situation: Youth and young adults should not vape. Women who are pregnant should not vape. Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start vaping. Case counts will be updated each Tuesday. News Release Updated Health Alert Latest Information from CDC

Vaping-Associated Severe Lung Disease in Texas Public Health Region Number of Cases 1 (Panhandle) 1 2/3 (North Texas) 55 4/5N (East Texas) 4 6/5S (Southeast Texas) 31 7 (Central Texas) 12 8 (South Texas) 3 9/10 (West Texas) 3 11 (Rio Grande Valley) 8 Not yet determined 2 Total 119  Figure 1: Cases of vaping-associated severe lung disease in Texas, as of 10/15/19 https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Lung Injury Associated with Vaping – Oct. 22, 2019

DSHS has identified 147 Texas cases of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms, including one death. State health officials are gathering more information about 17 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in cases in Texas and 48 other states. Patients range in age from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22 years. About one-quarter of the people affected in Texas are minors. Three-quarters are male, and nine in ten report vaping THC or marijuana, possibly in conjunction with other substances. Almost all were hospitalized with many requiring intensive care. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing. Some people have also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Clinicians should ask patients with these symptoms about a history of vaping, gather as much information as possible about suspected cases, and report them to DSHS. Nationally, 1,479 cases have been reported, and DSHS is working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other states to gather evidence about what the cases have in common and determine a cause. Until we know more about the cause, people should consider not using e-cigarettes. If you do vape and experience symptoms like those reported, seek medical care promptly. Regardless of the ongoing situation: Youth and young adults should not vape. Women who are pregnant should not vape. Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start vaping. Case counts will be updated each Tuesday. News Release Updated Health Alert Latest Information from CDC

Lung Injury Associated with Vaping, Texas Public Health Region Number of Cases 1 (Panhandle) 2 2/3 (North Texas) 75 4/5N (East Texas) 4 6/5S (Southeast Texas) 34 7 (Central Texas) 14 8 (South Texas) 6 9/10 (West Texas) 3 11 (Rio Grande Valley) 8 Not yet determined 1 Total 147  Figure 1: Cases of Lung Injury Associated with Vaping, Texas, as of 10/22/19 https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Lung Injury Associated
with Vaping, Texas

Public Health Region	Number of Cases
1 (Panhandle)	2
2/3 (North Texas)	82
4/5N (East Texas)	4
6/5S (Southeast Texas)	36
7 (Central Texas)	21
8 (South Texas)	7
9/10 (West Texas)	3
11 (Rio Grande Valley)	9
Not yet determined	1
Total	165

Figure 1: Cases of Lung Injury Associated with Vaping, Texas, as of 10/29/19

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Lung Injury Associated with Vaping – Nov. 5, 2019

DSHS has identified 173 Texas cases of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms, including one death. State health officials are gathering more information about 8 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in cases in Texas and 48 other states. Patients range in age from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22 years. About one-quarter of the people affected in Texas are minors. Three-quarters are male, and nine in ten report vaping THC or marijuana, possibly in conjunction with other substances. Almost all were hospitalized with many requiring intensive care. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing. Some people have also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Clinicians should ask patients with these symptoms about a history of vaping, gather as much information as possible about suspected cases, and report them to DSHS. Nationally, 1,888 cases have been reported, and DSHS is working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other states to gather evidence about what the cases have in common and determine a cause. Until we know more about the cause, people should consider not using e-cigarettes. If you do vape and experience symptoms like those reported, seek medical care promptly. Regardless of the ongoing situation: Youth and young adults should not vape. Women who are pregnant should not vape. Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start vaping. Case counts will be updated each Tuesday. News Release Updated Health Alert Latest Information from CDC https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Lung Injury Associated with Vaping, Texas Public Health Region Number of Cases 1 (Panhandle) 2 2/3 (North Texas) 87 4/5N (East Texas) 4 6/5S (Southeast Texas) 37 7 (Central Texas) 22 8 (South Texas) 8 9/10 (West Texas) 3 11 (Rio Grande Valley) 10 Not yet determined 0 Total 173 Figure 1: Cases of Lung Injury Associated with Vaping, Texas, as of 11/5/19

DSHS has identified 179 Texas cases of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms, including one death. State health officials are gathering more information about 22 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in cases in Texas and 48 other states. Patients range in age from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22 years. About one-quarter of the people affected in Texas are minors. Three-quarters are male, and nine in ten report vaping THC or marijuana, possibly in conjunction with other substances. Almost all were hospitalized with many requiring intensive care. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing. Some people have also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Clinicians should ask patients with these symptoms about a history of vaping, gather as much information as possible about suspected cases, and report them to DSHS. Nationally, 2,051 cases have been reported, and DSHS is working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other states to gather evidence about what the cases have in common and determine a cause. Until we know more about the cause, people should consider not using e-cigarettes. If you do vape and experience symptoms like those reported, seek medical care promptly. Regardless of the ongoing situation: Youth and young adults should not vape. Women who are pregnant should not vape. Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start vaping. Case counts will be updated each Tuesday. News Release Updated Health Alert Latest Information from CDC https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#vaping

Lung Injury Associated with Vaping, Texas Public Health Region Number of Cases 1 (Panhandle) 2 2/3 (North Texas) 91 4/5N (East Texas) 4 6/5S (Southeast Texas) 37 7 (Central Texas) 21 8 (South Texas) 9 9/10 (West Texas) 3 11 (Rio Grande Valley) 10 Not yet determined 2 Total 179