-August 15,2019-
VISALIA, CA – Public health officials are warning against Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, or ARDS, a severe pulmonary condition which produces flu-like symptoms and can rapidly escalate. Symptoms may include rapid breathing, nausea, a low blood oxygen level, low blood pressure, confusion, and extreme tiredness.
There has been a recent spike of individuals in Kings, Fresno, and Tulare Counties being admitted to hospitals with ARDS. ARDS can be caused by vaping cannabis or CBD oils and similarities in the recent cases are being investigated in Kings County in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of ARDS, seek medical treatment.
If you plan on using cannabis or CBD oil, or a combination of both, only purchase from a reputable distributor who is licensed. Under no circumstances should you vape cannabis or CBD oils from a “pop-up-shop”. The long-term health impacts of vaping are unknown.