Keywords

vaping, e-cigarette, electronic cigarette vaping product use-associated lung injury, EVALI, JUUL, exogenous lipoid pneumonia, ELP

Authors

1. Grace, Kathleen RRT, RCP, MBA

Abstract

Abstract: Lung injury associated with vaping has recently become a national concern and challenge, especially with our vulnerable youth population. This article offers a vaping primer: What is vaping? What are the effects of vaping and how does the lung injury present? How are vaping products marketed? What regulations are being considered or have been put into place? Lastly, a case study is reviewed, depicting a clinical scenario.