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Three people have now died from lung disease after vaping

Three people in the US have died and hundreds more have had severe lung conditions that are thought to be related to vaping – but officials are still unsure of the exact cause

By Chelsea Whyte

6 September 2019 Last updated 6 September 2019

Woman vaping

Reports are spreading of a mysterious vaping-related lung disease

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Two deaths in the US have now been attributed to vaping-related lung conditions, and state governments are taking actions to crack down on the types of e-cigarettes available. Here’s what you need to know about these mysterious illnesses and the response to the outbreak.

How did these deaths occur?

In July, an Illinois resident developed a lung infection and died after using a vaping device that contained marijuana oil. Yesterday, officials in Oregon said that a resident of the state who used e-cigarettes had also died after being…

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