Philippines Records First Vape-Related Lung Injury Death

First EVALI Death Recorded in the Philippines: Health Advocates Issue Warning

Publish date: Thursday، 06 June 2024

Philippines Records First Vape-Related Lung Injury Death

Health advocates have announced the first death in the Philippines due to e-cigarette or vape-associated lung injury (EVALI) during a forum held on World No Tobacco Day.

Patient Details and Medical Findings

The case, documented in the Respirology Case Reports journal by doctors from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila, involves a 22-year-old male with no prior health issues. Despite being described as healthy and non-smoker, he died due to heart attack in 2023, following severe lung injury associated with vaping.

Philippines Records First Vape-Related Lung Injury Death

Medical Explanation and Warning

Dr. Riz Gonzales from the Philippine Pediatric Society Tobacco and Nicotine Control Advocacy Group explained that the patient's lungs exhibited signs of inflammation and vaping-induced swelling. This condition, referred to as EVALI, led to blockages in the heart's arteries, resulting in a heart attack.

Philippines Records First Vape-Related Lung Injury Death

Urgent Call for Action

With six recorded EVALI cases in the Philippines, health advocates emphasize the dangers of vaping and the need for stricter regulations to safeguard public health, particularly among the youth.

Philippines Records First Vape-Related Lung Injury Death

Recorded Cases

Other reported EVALI cases include a 16-year-old dual smoker from Central Visayas and a 22-year-old from Alabang, underscoring the widespread impact of vaping-related lung injuries across the country.

Philippines Records First Vape-Related Lung Injury Death

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