Topic: Lung Injury

The CDC and FDA are investigating a surge in respiratory illnesses linked to vaping, with a specific focus on vitamin E acetate found in black-market THC cartridges. While mainstream media reports often conflate nicotine vaping with illicit THC products, health officials suggest the thickening agents used in unregulated oils are the likely cause of lung damage. The regulatory response is expected to favor large, established companies capable of navigating expensive FDA approval processes.