Vape nearly destroyed young man's lungs in Vladivostok
A 21-year-old man in Vladivostok was hospitalized with symptoms resembling pneumonia, but was diagnosed with severe lung damage caused by three years of vaping. He received timely treatment, avoiding the need for mechanical ventilation, and is undergoing long-term steroid therapy.
Consensus
- The patient is a 21-year-old man from Vladivostok.
- He was hospitalized at City Hospital No. 1 in Vladivostok.
- He presented with symptoms including high fever, cough, shortness of breath, and severe respiratory insufficiency.
- Initial symptoms mimicked pneumonia, but diagnosis revealed vaping-related lung damage.
- The man had used e-cigarettes for more than three years.
- The diagnosis was made promptly, allowing timely treatment.
- He did not require mechanical ventilation (IVL).
- He is undergoing systemic steroid therapy for several months.
- The long-term recovery and potential for lung tissue regeneration remain uncertain.
Points of divergence
- The patient's name is Denis. — tg_bazabazon
- The patient was treated with systemic steroids and the treatment duration is several months. — riamo
- The patient's condition was reported by the Baza channel on the MAX platform. — vesti
- The man felt sharp chest pain after using an e-cigarette, prompting emergency medical services to be called. — tg_mash
Coverage (5 sources)
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