Doctors are still unclear on what is causing the disease
Health officials in the US have urged people to stop vaping after a fifth person died from lung disease.
Dr Dana Meaney-Delman said: ‘While the investigation is ongoing, CDC has advised that individuals consider not using e-cigarettes – because, as of now, this is the primary means of preventing this severe lung disease.’All the 450 teenagers and adults who contracted respiratory illnesses said they had been vaping.However some had used a mixture of THC and nicotine and a smaller number had used just nicotine alone, Dr Meaney-Delman said.
A spokesperson for the department added: ‘As a result, vitamin E acetate is now a key focus of the department’s investigation of potential causes of vaping-associated pulmonary illnesses.’Vitamin E acetate is a commonly available nutritional supplement taken orally or applied to the skin. However, academics in the UK have said much more research is needed and there should be better regulation.
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