'Vaping-linked' lung illness reported in 100 people in US


New York, Aug 23 (IANS): Health officials in the US are reportedly investigating nearly 100 cases of young adults with severe respiratory problems in 14 states.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said it is investigating a cluster of people with severe lung disease who all reported recent vaping or dabbing -- vaping marijuana oils, extracts, or concentrates.

"As of August 15, 2019, we are aware of 15 confirmed cases. Fifteen other cases are under further investigation," it said.

While the department first saw cases among teenagers and young adults, cases in older age groups also emerged later.

According to a National Public Radio (NPR) report, the cluster was first detected by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee where eight previously healthy teenagers were hospitalised with severe lung damage.

The patients showed respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath and fatigue. The symptoms worsened over a period of days or weeks before admission to the hospital. Other symptoms reported by some patients included fever, anorexia, pleuritic chest pain, nausea and diarrohea, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said.

Similar cases have also been reported from other states as well.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US is helping the health departments in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and California to "investigate whether the illnesses may be linked to specific ingredients or contaminants in the devices or substances associated with e-cigarette use", a spokesperson for the CDC told NPR.

While state officials have confirmed at least 31 cases, the CDC said it is probing 94 possible cases in 14 states, according to a report in The Washington Post.

  

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  • Dan M, Dubai / Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 23 2019

    Jesus on Vaping

    Message to John Leary.

    Friday, March 15, 2019:

    Jesus said: “My people, by the tall size of this wave of water that will hit the East coast, this will be the result of the Comet of Chastisement that will hit in the Atlantic Ocean. This event will also bring the three days of darkness that will come from the comet and many volcanoes that will block out the sun. This will be the time of My victory over the Antichrist, when all of the evil ones will be cast into hell on their judgment. All of My faithful people will be protected at their refuges by My angels from the comet. I will lift My faithful up into the air so I can renew the earth, and bring them down into My Era of Peace. This will be their reward for being faithful during the tribulation. Only those people, who believe in Me and love Me, will be allowed into My Era of Peace.”

    Jesus said: “My people, you are seeing a lot of problems in your society coming from various addictions as alcoholics, drug addicts, and now even vaping. You are also seeing a loss of morals and shame for sin, especially with those people who are living in fornication, homosexual relations, and adultery. You have people with little respect for authority and very little responsibility for people’s actions and lifestyles, especially little care in bringing up children properly. When faith is lacking, many people are living in sin with many social problems, even to finance their own bills. I have mentioned before that many are called, but few are chosen to be saved. In order to be saved you need to have a moral compass that starts with obeying My Commandments. By loving Me and repenting of your sins in Confession, you can follow My Will for your life. You are only on this earth for a short time, and you need to choose your eternal destination. You can come to Me in heaven, or you will be with the hate of Satan in hell. You would much rather be with the One who loves you all of the time. Even if you falter in sin, you can have your souls cleansed in Confession by the absolution of the priest. I offer you salvation, but you need to accept My gift and show your love for your Creator. By coming to Sunday Mass, and using My sacraments, you can have the grace to be saved from hell. Choose life with Me, and you will have your eternal reward in heaven.”

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