The Fog, the Attractive and the Addictive: Pulmonary Effects of Vaping with a Focus on the Contribution of Each Major Vaping Liquid Constituent

Overview

Journal Eur Respir Rev

Specialty Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2020 Oct 16

PMID 33060167

Citations 2

Authors

Ariane Lechasseur

Mathieu C Morissette

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Abstract

Vaping has become increasingly popular over the past decade. This pragmatic review presents the published biological effects of electronic cigarette vapour inhalation with a focus on the pulmonary effects. Special attention has been devoted to providing the documented effects specific to each major ingredient, namely propylene glycol/glycerol, nicotine and flavouring agents. For each ingredient, findings are divided according to the methodology used, being studies, animal studies and clinical studies. Finally, we provide thoughts and insights on the current state of understanding of the pulmonary effects of vaping, as well as novel research avenues and methodologies.

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