Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the sale of e-cigarette products for the first time ever. The American Lung Association expressed displeasure, saying they are “dismayed” by the authorization. 

We spoke with pulmonologists at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, who said this decision from the FDA is alarming. 

“This has been a disappointing decision mainly due to its effect on the youth,” said Dr. Ghassan Kamel.