First case of vape-related lung injury in PH recorded in Visayas — DOH

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The Department of Health reported on Friday the country’s first case of vape-associated lung injury (EVALI) from a 16-year-old girl in the Visayas.

In addition, the DOH said it will coordinate with pulmonologists for updates on the patient’s health condition.

Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo has reminded e-cigarette users to seek immediate medical assistance and ask doctors on how best to quit using vape products.“No e-cigarette product should be accessible to young children and adolescents, who are uniquely susceptible to the harms of e-cigarettes and nicotine. I urge non-users not to even try e-cigarettes at all,” he said.

DOH also called on members of the medical community to ask patients on vaping and e-cigarette use, specifically to those with respiratory symptoms such as “shortness of breath, difficulty of breathing and chest pain.”ADVERTISEMENT

 

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