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  • Toxicology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Vaping associated lung injury (VALI) is a critical public health concern linked to electronic cigarette use.
  • The condition requires careful differentiation from infectious etiologies.
  • VALI presents a spectrum of severity, from mild symptoms to life-threatening hypoxemic respiratory failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the clinical, radiological, and laboratory characteristics of vaping associated lung injury.
  • To outline diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches for VALI.
  • To emphasize the importance of excluding infections in suspected VALI cases.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on compatible clinical and radiological findings in patients with recent e-cigarette use (within 90 days).
  • Exclusion of alternative conditions, particularly infections, is a key diagnostic step.
  • Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) aids in refining diagnosis and ruling out infection.

Main Results:

  • Clinical presentation includes general, respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Laboratory findings often reveal leukocytosis and elevated inflammatory markers.
  • Radiological hallmarks include bilateral ground-glass opacities, with or without consolidation.

Conclusions:

  • Corticosteroids form the cornerstone of therapy for vaping associated lung injury.
  • Antibiotics are frequently administered initially due to suspicion of infection.
  • Prompt recognition and appropriate management are vital for improving patient outcomes in VALI.