The number of reported cases of pulmonary illness due to vaping is down, but that has more to do with accounting than with any breakthrough. Post to Facebook The CDC's count of vaping lung illnesses nationally is down from last week. Don't exhale yet, and here's why The number of reported cases of pulmonary illness due to vaping is down, but that has more to do with accounting than with any breakthrough. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/12/vaping-illnesses-down-because-new-accounting-cdc-says/2306426001/ Cancel Send A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Nation's Conversation