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Vaping Illness Increases In Maricopa County, Nation

So far, there are three confirmed cases of vaping-related respiratory illness in Maricopa County as medical professionals brace for more. Nationwide, seven people have died and the Center for Disease Control reports more than 380 cases of vaping-released hospitalizations in 37 states. 

For people who vape or use e-cigarettes, symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain and a level of coughing that is reminiscent of bronchitis.

With The Show to talk more about this is emergency room physician Dr. Nicholas Vasquez.

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