Fears vaping generation risk chronic lung disease and shortened life spans as '10,000-puff' devices emerge

A vape device seized by NSW authorities claiming to contain up to 10,000 puffs. (Supplied: Becky Freeman)

The emergence of vaping devices claiming to contain up to 10,000 puffs has prompted calls for health authorities to take urgent action given the rate of young people taking up the habit.

It comes as the Australian Medical Association of Queensland (AMAQ) has called on the governments to crackdown on the vaping industry to protect the health of young people.