But, this was a relatively young woman in her 30's and she ultimately died from this." Since January 3rd, the health district has received four other confirmed cases of patients hospitalized for lung illnesses likely associated with e-cigarettes or vaping.
The Galveston County Health District says adults who continue to use an e-cigarette or vaping, products should carefully monitor themselves for symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, chills or weight loss.
Those who do experience symptoms should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
The Galveston County Health District also says the CDC advises: E-cigarette, or vaping, products should never be used by youths, young adults, or women who are pregnant.
Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarettes, or vaping, products. There is no safe tobacco product. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, carry a risk.
THC use has been associated with a wide range of health effects, particularly with prolonged frequent use. The best way to avoid potentially harmful effects is to not use THC-containing e-cigarette, or vaping, products.