Vaping-Associated Lung Injury: A Review
Marissa O’Callaghan, Niamh Boyle, Aurélie Fabre, Michael P. Keane, Cormac McCarthy
Abstract
Since commercial development in 2003, the usage of modern electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) continues to increase amongst people who have never smoked, ex-smokers who have switched to e-cigarettes, and dual-users of both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. With such an increase in use, knowledge of the irritative, toxic and potential carcinogenic effects on the lungs is increasing. This review article will discuss the background of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and explore their popularity. We will further summarise the available literature describing the mechanism of lung injury caused by e-cigarette or vaping use.
Topics & Concepts
PopularityElectronic cigaretteMedicineMechanism (biology)Environmental healthIntensive care medicineBusinessPsychologyPathologySocial psychologyEpistemologyPhilosophySmoking Behavior and CessationRestraint-Related Deaths