Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The use of electronic cigarettes has gained worldwide popularity as an alternative to conventional cigarettes, often promoted as a less harmful option for health.However, growing evidence associates the use of these devices with a range of respiratory complications, including lipoid pneumonia and other forms of acute lung injury.This study reviews the existing literature on the role of electronic cigarettes in the pathogenesis of pneumonia, highlighting the biological mechanisms involved, the impact of chemical components in the liquids used and the clinical implications.The analysis points to the need for stringent regulation and greater public awareness regarding the risks associated with electronic cigarette use.
Authors: Ian Caldeira Ruppen, Vitor Augusto Olivari do Carmo, Lara Beatriz Dallaqua Bitiati, Gabriel Petermann, Geovani Almeida Gois, Guilherme Enzo Giovanelli Mansano, Maria Clara Malheiros Vizzotto, Alana Reigota da Costa Rosa, Maria Eduarda Dias Stuani, José Henrique Damas Garcia, Luana Padovani, Andressa Sabrina Carrara, Lucas Matheus Norte Panissa, Luka Valcarenghi Pannebecker, Murilo de Sousa Olivo, Lucas Lopes Ricardo, Majoli Duran Rodrigues da Silva
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4406925742