Citation

O'Callaghan M, Boyle N, Fabre A, Keane MP, McCarthy C. Medicina (Lithuania) 2022; 58(3): e412.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Lietuvos Gydytoju Sajunga Lithuania)

DOI

10.3390/medicina58030412

PMID

35334588

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.

Language: en

Keywords

e-cigarette; EVALI; foamy macrophages; Oil Red O stain; vaping