Do You Vape?

[sherryinutah]

A percentage of people started vaping; partly because, vaping was thought to be a healthier choice than smoking.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising people to stop vaping.

So far, five people have died in a multi-state outbreak of lung disease believed to be a result of vaping.

The CDC has also gotten reports of nearly 500 vape-related illnesses.

"Right now the CDC has a big problem with vaping and E-cigarettes," says Dr. Richard Oyler.

Vaping could put your life in danger. The CDC says a mystery chemical exposure has caused an outbreak of a deadly lung disease.

"There have been 5 deaths and 450 confirmed cases so a little bit more research is need to peg exactly what it is, but the symptoms right now shortness of breath, coughing and chest pain," says Dr. Oyler.

The CDC says many patients report using e-cigarette products with liquids that contain cannabinoid products, like (THC), but with many flavors vapors can choose from and the harmful chemical being unknown the CDC is advising everyone to stop doing it, so is local doctor Richard Oyler.

"They are certain it's causing harm they just aren't quite sure what it is. It's not an infection, so antibiotics wont help it but they think its something in the E-Cig itself. There are a lot of theories some say it's a vitamin E like substance, it could be the manufacturer, it's unclear but the CDC is on the right path," he says.

Dr. Oyler says his clinic has seen vaping patients struggling to breathe.

His office is on high alert for the disease. He says asking if you vape is now a new routine question.

Have you ever tried vaping?

[debidoo]

Yea my son starting vaping right before all the bad publicity I mentioned a couple of things I read to him but he is going to do what he's going to do.....past the age where he is going to take my advice.  I used to smoke and he wouldn't let up until I finally quit but it's different now that its him.  I do what I can to talk sense to him and then I just pray about it.

[countrygirl12]

I don't do this and absolutely hate when idiots do it in public and think it is okay to blow the "smoke" from it in my face.  Anyone should have been able to know from the start it was not safe.  But like debidoo said, people are going to do what they want to, and you can't really stop them.

[s34g35j]

i have tried it before and did not like it. i even know someone who tried to use it as a way to try and quit smoking actual cigarettes and it did not work.

[amyDAST]

My oldest daughter does. After everything I have been seeing on the news she has been getting an earful every time I see her. Very scary.

[judylucas]

No need No way

[Cbsteffen]

No! Vaping is no safer than smoking is!

[heypeg]

My Husband and Son both vaped but have decided to stop because of the warnings that are coming down.

[1imaginarygirl]

I have never smoked or vaped, and I've never understood why they claimed vaping was healthier. The only thing that should go into your lungs is clean air. I have enough trouble breathing when the air quality is bad, due to wildfire smoke or pollution.

They have been telling people for decades that smoking causes cancer, but people still do it. I don't see how vape warnings would be any different.

[pstovall]

My oldest son vapes.  I haven't tried to talk to him yet, but it's scary with all we are hearing about it being harmful.  I will do what I can to point him in the right direction, but he will have to WANT to quit before it will work.

[countrygirl12]

I have never smoked or vaped, and I've never understood why they claimed vaping was healthier. The only thing that should go into your lungs is clean air. I have enough trouble breathing when the air quality is bad, due to wildfire smoke or pollution.

They have been telling people for decades that smoking causes cancer, but people still do it. I don't see how vape warnings would be any different.

Because the makers of the Vape things wanted you to use their products.  Every product out there the people behind it tell you that their product is better. More healthy. Just trying to make a sell.

[ktheodos]

Nope...and never will...it's sad to see so many people doing it because it's just as bad as regular smoking....

[Hammond25]

no

[gaylasue]

No.  I have never vaped.  Have been smoke-free for 1 year and 3 months now.

[nannycoe1]

I stopped smoking in may and have vapped some but am trying not to now