Part 1. What is going on？

#1 Vaping Related Deaths in the USA

As of Thursday, Oct. 3, the CDC has reported 1,080 confirmed and probable cases in 48 states of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome possibly associated with a recently inhaled drug aerosol (commonly known as vaping).

#2 It's Not The Nicotine. It's The Liquid

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 50 to 60 milligrams of nicotine is a deadly dose for an adult who weighs about 150 pounds. But your body absorbs only about one-tenth of the nicotine with each puff, when you are vaping.

There are multiple known contaminants in illicit vape carts that can cause lung injury, and most of the deaths have been linked to inhaling home-made and bootleg eliquids containing THC or synthetic cannabis. But New York health authorities have confirmed that synthetic vitamin E oil (tocopheryl-acetate) is tainting most seized vape carts in that state. The synthetic vitamin E oil is a cheap thickener which may worsen lung reactions.

Products involved in the New York investigation in to vaping-related lung injuries. Photo by Mike Wren / NYS Department of Health

Part2. How can I protect myself?

#1 Buy eliquids from high street stores, not from markets or car boot sales

Only buy tested, regulated adult use and medical cannabis products in legal stores

#2 Steering clear of bootleg eliquids

#3 Don't vape too much

Take the MOTI as an example, we suggest that you go through up to one pod a day

#4 Choosing a trustworthy brand like MOTI

MOTI Vape is leveraging its position at the top of the e-cigarette industry to take strategic advantage of its experience at home and abroad in supply chains, marketing, and sales to dominate the market in bringing healthier lifestyle to smokers. MOTI is a next-generation pod system that lets you flavor your lifestyle your way with pre-filled and refillable flavor pods in a simple, elegant device design.

Author：MOTI Official