County health officials warn about vaping and lung issues

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Health and Human Services has joined with the Texas Department of State Health Services to urge residents to avoid using e-cigarettes due to increasing reports of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms.

DSHS has identified 25 Texas cases (including one from Hidalgo County) of severe lung disease in people who report vaping before developing symptoms and are gathering more information about 12 other possible cases to determine whether they are consistent with the symptoms and substance use seen in Texas and 35 other states.

Until more is known about the cause, people should consider not using e-cigarettes.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

American Cancer Society Updates Prostate Cancer Screening Guideline

The American Cancer Society (ACS) released an updated guideline for prostate cancer screening to help find cancer before it spreads and reduce the risk of dying from the disease.

STHS Facilities Earn Healthgrades Five-Star Rating for Defibrillator Procedures

The human heart beats approximately 100,000 times each day, relying on a complex electrical system to maintain a steady rhythm.

STHS McAllen Reaches 1,000 Robotic Surgeries

Mega Doctor News McALLEN, Texas - Advances in robotic-assisted surgery are redefining modern...

DHR Health Proudly Serves Veterans Through VA Community Care Network

Through this important partnership, DHR Health ensures veterans throughout the RGV receive the specialized, first-class care they need without having to travel out of town. DHR Health offers a wide variety of medical specialties including orthopedics, endoscopy, cardiology, urology, surgery, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, imaging, among many other medical services.
- Advertisement -