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35 reported cases of seizures following e-cigarette use

FDA stresses it is not clear whether e-cigarettes have triggered seizures in dozens of users

03-Apr-2019

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US health officials investigate a possible link between vaping and seizures in young people.

In the UK, around 3 million adults are estimated to currently be using e-cigarettes.

Cases reported to the FDA took place between 2010 and early 2019.

Some people reported seizures after their first time vaping, others affected were experienced users.

Nicotine poisoning can trigger seizures, convulsions, vomiting and brain injury.

Infants, children who accidentally swallow e-cigarette solutions will have fatal nicotine poisoning.

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Scott Gottlieb

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