Vaping associated lung injury (VALI) has become a frequent topic in the news in the United States (US). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for clinicians that we review in this episode. We also discuss problems with widespread concern (potential over-screening and radiation exposure) as well as the available evidence on diagnosis and treatment of VALI.
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