An Illinois patient’s death may be the first in the U.S. tied to vaping
The individual was among 193 people who have reported lung injuries linked to e-cigarettes
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Officials are investigating the e-cigarette products and chemical components vaped by patients who went on to develop severe lung injuries.
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