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  1. Other namesVaping-associated lung injury, e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI)
    SymptomsShortness of breath, hypoxia, fever, cough, diarrhea
    CausesE-liquid carrying agents, flavoring, metals from e-liquid vape coils, virus contamination, heat
    Signs and symptoms

    Commonly reported symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, body aches, dizziness, fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Additional symptoms may include chest pain, abdominal pain, chills, or weight lo… See more

    Possible causes

    No single cause of these illnesses has been established as of November 2019 . Many different substances and product sources continued to be under investigation.
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    Mechanism

    Vaping refers to the practice of inhaling an aerosol from an electronic cigarette device, which works by heating a liquid that can contain various substances, including nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), flavoring, a… See more

    Diagnosis

    High clinical suspicion is necessary to make the diagnosis of VAPI. As of October 2019, VAPI was considered a diagnosis of exclusion because no specific tests or markers existed for its diagnosis. Healthcare … See more

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