Vaping illnesses probed

COLUMBUS (AP)

Health officials said they’re investigating reports of six Ohioans who vape who experienced breathing illnesses.

The Ohio Department of Health on Friday asked health care providers to report all suspected cases of serious pulmonary illness where the cause is unclear and the patients have a history of vaping or using e-cigarettes.

Dr. Amy Acton is the director of the state Health Department. She said such reports of illnesses contradict the widespread notion that vaping is safe.