e-Cig Flavors may be Tied to Irreversible Lung Disease
What Causes Popcorn Lung-Bronchiolitis Obliterans? Bronchiolitis obliterans, also known as "Popcorn Lung," occurs when the lungs' air sacs (alveoli) become scarred. Specifically, the bronchioles (the small lung airway) become scarred and do not enable adequate airflow. Popcorn Lung is described as being similar to chronic obstructive … [Read more...] about e-Cig Flavors may be Tied to Irreversible Lung Disease
E-Cigarette Flavoring May be Linked to Popcorn Lung Disease
Study: Chemical in E-Cig Flavoring is Associated with Popcorn Lung. E-cigarettes have grown in popularity in recent years. The devices are marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, and is sometimes touted as a cessation tool. Research is still being conducted on the long-term effects of using e-cigarettes, … [Read more...] about E-Cigarette Flavoring May be Linked to Popcorn Lung Disease
E-Cig Flavoring, Battery Voltage Associated with Cellular Damage, Study Shows
A new study suggests that the flavorings in e-cigarettes are associated with damage at the cellular level. Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York published findings online in the BMJ journal Tobacco Control showing that some flavors were more harmful than others. The study also found that increased … [Read more...] about E-Cig Flavoring, Battery Voltage Associated with Cellular Damage, Study Shows
