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Changes in Vapers' Lungs Similar to Changes in Smokers' Lungs

Carol Pearson

   The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports 380
   confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with
   e-cigarette use, or vaping. The agency Friday also confirmed six deaths
   because of e-cigarettes.

   Until recently, most teens weren't concerned about vaping. In fact, one
   brand of e-cigarettes, Juul, advertised that vaping was safer than
   regular cigarettes, but vaping is what sent Adam Hergenreder to the
   hospital.

   "I'm 18 years old and my lungs are like a 70-year-old's," he said.

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