Statewide Alert Issued About Vaping And Lung Disease

The Louisiana Department Of Health (LDH) has issued a grave warning concerning vaping and lung disease.

The LDH says that 13 cases of pulmonary illness linked to vaping has been reported in Louisiana.

They say that vaping e-cigarettes contain many harmful ingredients like nicotine, heavy metals, lead, and cancer-causing chemicals.

The LDH recommends that if you use e-cigarettes to monitor yourself or others for symptoms.

These symptoms include:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Weight loss

If you start to develop symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

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