Despite originally being introduced as a healthier alternative for smokers, electronic cigarettes and vaping products have increasingly shown that they may not be healthier at all.
Even worse, the marketing campaigns for these e-cigarettes, which come in fun flavors, are appealing to younger and younger audiences. In fact, an investigation conducted by both Illinois’ and Wisconsin’s state health departments found that the victims – mostly young men – had a median age of only 19.
As more e-cigarette users find themselves in the hospital suffering from serious lung diseases – despite being previously healthy – the harmful impact of the $1.96 billion vaping market only appears to increase. Evidence is now showing that e-cigarettes are much more harmful (and addictive) than previously held out to be.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients have generally experienced chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath prior to being hospitalized. Other symptoms include:
Many of these individuals have ended up with acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening condition that can prevent the necessary oxygen from circulating in the bloodstream.
Of those who claim that they experienced illness from nicotine e-cigarettes reported the following brands:
Everyone has the right to expect that the products they utilize will work and, most importantly, not cause harm to them or others (without adequate warnings). These product liability cases can be extremely complex and deserve the attention of a knowledgeable and experienced Arkansas e-cigarette injury lawyer.
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO YOUR USE OF E-CIGARETTES OR VAPING, THE EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS AT CADDELL REYNOLDS LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU MOVE FORWARD. TO LEARN MORE, OR TO SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION, CALL US AT 800-671-4100 TODAY!
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