Outbreak of Severe Pulmonary Disease Linked with E-cigarette Product Use

Outbreak of Severe Pulmonary Disease Linked with E-cigarette Product Use

Outbreak of Lung Illness Associated with Using E-cigarette Products

Investigation Notice

Posted September 6, 2019 at 9:50pm ET

CDC, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use. This investigation is ongoing and has not identified a cause, but all reported cases have a history of using e-cigarette products.

E-cigarettes are devices that deliver an aerosol to the user by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. E-cigarettes can also be used to deliver marijuana or other substances.