Doctors at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit performed what they believe is the United States' first double lung transplant on a patient whose lungs were damaged after vaping, according to the hospital
The male patient, who turned 17 while recovering at the hospital, wants to remain anonymous for now, but was described as a high school athlete who likes to sail, play video games and hang out with friends.He was admitted to the hospital on September 5 with what looked like pneumonia. The transplant took place on October 15. The procedure was successful and doctors said he is doing"very well" and his recovery is"excellent.
What are people vaping? 02:07On Friday, the CDC said Vitamin E acetate, an additive sometimes used in THC and other vaping products, may be to blame for the national outbreak, but said additional factors may be to blame.The CDC also is trying to figure out what the risk factors may be, if there are any, among those who have gotten sick.In the wake of these injuries, some states and cities have placed limits on sales of vaping products. Many of these actions are now being challenged in court.
Researchers looking for cause of vaping-related illnesses 06:47In September, President Donald Trump promised to take action. His administration has looked at a possible flavor ban, but so far nothing has happened.Until the public health investigation is complete, public health departments are saying to refrain from vaping.Dr. Nicholas Yeldo, the anesthesiologist on the teen's transplant team, hopes this case will serve as a reminder about exactly how serious these vaping illnesses are.
"Without the heroic measures that were taken in this case, this young patient would have died, there is no doubt about it. So I beg of you, this was not just the unlucky one," Yeldo said."This is happening way, way too much for us to turn our heads to this."
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