The Washington Times: UC expert comments on vaping ban

The Trump administration announced a plan to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, which have proven wildly popular with teens, amid rising health concerns, bringing cheers from youth health groups and a mixed reaction from the vaping industry.

The decision comes as health professionals investigate hundreds of mysterious lung illnesses among people who’ve used the devices. Originally touted as an aid to nicotine-addicted smokers looking to quit, e-cigarettes have emerged as a major public-health issue.

UC associate professor and UC Health thoracic surgeon Julian Guitron, MD, provided comment.

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