Vaping Is Not "Dah” Way to Go

Abstract

The use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices have increased in prevalence since 2007. Aerosolized particles form a vapor by heating a liquid within the device which is then inhaled. Studies of the long term effects of vaping have not been completed due to the novelty of the phenomenon. Known complications include bronchiectasis, eosinophilic pneumonia or hypersensitivity pneumonitis, but rarely is diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) seen. Here we report a case of a patient with a vaping history admitted for hemoptysis who was found to have DAH.