Vaping businesses defend products following first report of rare illness in Alberta

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A day after Alberta’s top doctor shared news of the province’s first vaping-associated lung illness, the vaping industry is sharing its concerns about the illicit e-liquid market.

The unidentified adult patient was diagnosed with Alberta’s first and Canada’s 15th instance of the rare respiratory illness after feeling symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing, according to Alberta Health Services.

“They did require treatment in hospital, but have since been discharged and they’re recovering at home,” said Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

She said the patient had been using nicotine-containing vaping products obtained from a commercial source.

However, those who work in the vaping industry say more information is needed before drawing conclusions about the products.

“Regulations are developing in the province of Alberta and the federal government continues to strengthen regulations around water-soluble nicotine e-liquid,” said Darryl Tempest, the executive director of the Canadian Vaping Association.

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Jeff Lawrence- CTV News Edmonton – January 3, 2020.

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