EVALI Epidemic Persists Despite Being Overlooked.
The epidemic of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is still happening, with over 31,600 diagnoses in 2022 alone. Most cases are associated with THC-containing vapes, and the damage can be severe and long-lasting, with patients experiencing respiratory issues and cognitive and mood impairment. Doctors worry that many cases are missed, and there is no clear management approach for treatment or long-term follow-up care. Researchers and doctors recommend creating a national case registry and biorepository to better track EVALI.