Electronic cigarettes are being launched on the market as a somewhat healthier alternative to smoking. According to a recent study, things are not exactly the case.
The data show that, just like regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes cause lung damage. Specifically, scientists report that certain chemical compounds that contain the liquid they use electronic cigarettes, affect the cells of the lung.
Speaking at a recent meeting of the American Thoracic Society International Conference, the researchers detailed how these chemical compounds can have negative effects on health.
In particular, fragrances added to the liquid of electronic cigarettes supposedly to make smoking experience more enjoyable are very dangerous.
Of the 13 samples examined in its context researchs, 5 were found to be potentially dangerous.
"In our study, we used human lung epithelial cells, and the number of cell viability showed that 5 of the 13 flavors tested had adverse effects on cells," said researcher Temperance Rowell. EurekAlert.
The side effects mentioned prevent the lung cells from working properly.
This news is expected to cause a storm of reactions from the companies that the latter space they hoard by exploiting the addiction that nicotine causes.
