Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Electronic-Cigarette–Product Use — Interim Guidance

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• Journal Article:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
• Personal Author:
  Schier, Joshua G. ; Meiman, Jonathan G. ; Layden, Jennifer ; Mikosz, Christina A. ; VanFrank, Brenna ; King, Brian A. ; Salvatore, Phillip P. ; Weissman, David N. ; Thomas, Jerry ; Melstrom, Paul C. ; Baldwin, Grant T. ; Parker, Erin M. ; Courtney-Long, Elizabeth A. ; Krishnasamy, Vikram P. ; Pickens, Cassandra M. ; Evans, Mary E. ; Tsay, Sharon V. ; Powell, Krista M. ; Kiernan, Emily A. ; Marynak, Kristy L.
• Corporate Authors:
  CDC 2019 Lung Injury Response Group
• Description:
  What is already known about this topic? Twenty-five states have reported more than 200 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). What is added by this report? Based on available information, the disease is likely caused by an unknown chemical exposure; no single product or substance is conclusively linked to the disease. What are the implications for public health practice? Until a definitive cause is known, persons should consider not using e-cigarettes. Those who use e-cigarettes should seek medical attention for any health concerns. Clinicians should report possible cases to their local or state health department. Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 36. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;68:830. An author's affiliation should have read as follows: Dana Meaney-Delman, MD12, 12Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC. In addition, the following person should have been included among the members of the CDC 2019 Lung Injury Response Group: Livia Navon (Center for Preparedness and Response, Division of State and Local Readiness, assigned to the Illinois Department of Health). [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Cannabis Carcinogens Electrical Equipment And Supplies Flavoring Agents Full Report Hazardous Substances Lead Lung Lung Diseases Metals Metals, Heavy Nicotine Occupational Health Public Health Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety Smokers Solvents Tobacco Products Vaping Volatile Organic Compounds

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• Keywords:
  Humans; Cigarette smoking; Surveillance; Pulmonary disorders; Pulmonary effects; Pulmonary system; Pulmonary system disorders; Lung; Lung disorders; Health effects; Public health; Health protection; Guidelines; Electronic devices; Safety education; Chemical hazards; Metals; Flavorings; Nicotine; Solvents; Oils; Heavy metals; Vapors; Volatile organic compounds; VOCs; Ultrafine particles; Carcinogens; Lead; Cannabis
• Source:
  MMWR 2019 Sep; 68(36):787-790
• Series:
  Weekly Report: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• ISSN:
  0149-2195
• Pubmed ID:
  31513561
• Pubmed Central ID:
  PMC6755818
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; Illinois ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5 ; West Virginia ; Wisconsin
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  4 pdf pages
• Volume:
  68
• Issue:
  36
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20057099
• Contact Point Address:
  Joshua G. Schier, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC, Atlanta, GA
• Email:
  VapingAssocIllness@cdc.gov
• CAS Registry Number:
  (-)-Nicotine (CAS RN 54-11-5) ; Lead (CAS RN 7439-92-1) ; Tetrahydrocannabinol (CAS RN 1972-08-3)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Collection(s):
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/83150/cdc_83150_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 140.93 KB ]