DHS confirms 12 cases of severe lung disease with possible ties to vaping Sean Kirkby 5 years ago https://pixabay.com/en/e-cigarette-steam-evaporator-health-1881957/ State health officials reported last week that they've confirmed 12 cases of severe lung damage they believe to be linked to vaping.To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.