niman Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted September 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) 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 ReleaseUpdated 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, 2019 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Harris County Public Health Vaping-Related Lung Illness CountAs 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 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 ReleaseUpdated Health AlertLatest 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 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 ReleaseUpdated Health AlertLatest 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 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 ReleaseUpdated Health AlertLatest 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 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 ReleaseUpdated Health AlertLatest 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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