According to researchers in Perth, Australia, electronic cigarettes are not a good alternative to smoking. A study conducted by researchers at the Telethon Kid Institute reveals that they could cause damage to the lungs.
E-CIGARETTE COULD LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT PULMONARY DEGENERATION
A study conducted by researchers fromTelethon Kids Institute compared the lung health of mice exposed to tobacco smoke with those exposed to vapor from electronic cigarettes. This eight-week study, published in American Journal of Physiology, has shown that e-cigarettes could lead tosignificant pulmonary degeneration».
The main author of the Telethon Kids Institute, the professor Alexander Larcombe, said that despite their growing popularity few studies had been done on the potential impact of electronic cigarettes on lung health. According to him " The use of electronic cigarettes is increasing worldwide and especially among young people, as they are often considered a healthier alternative to smoking". He also states that “ Prolonged exposure to e-cigarette vapor during adolescence and early adulthood in mice is not harmless to the lungs and may cause significant impairment of lung function."
The four e-liquids used in the research had different respiratory effects, and some were found to be almost as damaging to the lungs as regular cigarettes. " It is clear from our study that while some electronic cigarette vapors are less dangerous than tobacco smoke, none are completely harmless. The safest option is not to smoke Said Dr. Larcombe. A reduction in lung function would have been observed in the mice exposed to the four aerosols.
