Teen Blames Vaping After Lung Collapses

Just Like Civil Society? –

August 19, 2019 – Two days later, a surgeon operated to repair the hole in his lung. His surgeon told CBS News Ammirata’s lungs were inflamed, which could have come from something he’d been inhaling. Ammirata, who had never been a traditional smoker, said he started using Juul e-cigarettes a year and a half ago, when he was 16. He now believes Juuls caused his lung injury. 

So he’s started a social media campaign (#LungLove) to get others to get rid of their Juuls. Thousands of messages have poured in over the past few weeks. One message read: “You inspired me to stop, as well as many other teenagers. I used to vape for about 2 years now, and I have finally decided to stop.”

Ammirata told “CBS This Morning” consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner, “I didn’t know I’d be able to reach people from all around the world. It really just touches my heart.” Doctors told CBS News it’s possible Ammirata’s vaping may have contributed to a small pocket in his lung blowing out, causing the lung collapse. Juul declined to comment on his case.

Full Story @ CBSNews.com

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