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An electronic device that delivers vaporized liquids encompasses e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookahs, etc. [7] A modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) is any product that claims to reduce the negative impacts of tobacco-related diseases.
It may be decades before the long-term health effects of nicotine e-cigarette aerosol inhalation is known. [19] Short-term nicotine use excites the autonomic ganglia nerves and autonomic nerves, but chronic use seems to induce negative effects on endothelial cells. [20] Nicotine may result in neuroplasticity modifications in the brain. [21]
Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), [4] also known as vaping-associated lung injury (VALI) [1] or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (E/VALI), [2] [a] is an umbrella term, [15] [16] used to describe lung diseases associated with the use of vaping products that can be severe and life-threatening. [3]
In analyzing 51 different flavored e-cigarettes, author of the study Joseph Allen and his team found at least one of three top toxins — diacetyl, acetoin and 2,3-pentanedione — in 47 of the e ...
E-cig fans and manufacturers have claimed the tobacco-free delivery of nicotine comes with much less chemical baggage, while also making it easier for people to gradually quit smoking.
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vape, [note 1] [1] is a device that simulates smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [2] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called "vaping". [3]
James Lauria was on his work break on July 29 when he stepped away for a quick e-cigarette smoke. After the vape blew up in his face, he was left with first-degree burns and a dime-sized hole in ...
The scientific community in the United States and Europe are primarily concerned with the possible effect of electronic cigarette use on public health. [1] There is concern among public health experts that e-cigarettes could renormalize smoking, weaken measures to control tobacco, [2] and serve as a gateway for smoking among youth. [3]