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Vaping is suspected in a fifth death and hundreds of injuries

It’s unclear what e-cigarette device or product may be driving the growing number of cases

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Federal and state officials can’t yet point to one substance or device that’s behind a rising number of severe lung injuries and deaths tied to vaping.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

U.S. health officials have now reported five deaths from severe lung illnesses tied to vaping, with 450 possible cases of these lung injuries reported in 33 states and one U.S.