Electronic cigarette (EC) use has increased dramatically, particularly among adolescents
and young adults, which, like cigarette use, can cause inflammation of the lungs and …

Electronic cigarette (EC) use has increased dramatically, particularly among adolescents
and young adults, and, like cigarette use, can cause pulmonary inflammation and increase …

In our innovative pilot study, we found increased radiotracer binding of 18F-6-(1/2)(2-
fluoropropyl)-4-methylpyridin-2-amine (18F-NOS) in the lungs of electronic cigarette users …

Background: There is limited research on the effects of vaping with electronic nicotine
delivery systems (ENDS). Inflammation markers and morphological lung changes have …

Background Evidence regarding short-term effects of electronic nicotine delivery systems
(ENDS) and tobacco smoke on lung ventilation and perfusion is limited. Purpose To …

Background Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) were introduced as electronic nicotine delivery
systems, and have become very popular in the USA and globally. There is a paucity of data …

Emerging data from clinical studies have shown pro-inflammatory effects associated with e-
cigarette use. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is a biomarker of pulmonary type 2 (T2) …

Smoking is a cause of serious disease in smokers. Electronic cigarettes, delivering
aerosolized nicotine, offer adult smokers a potentially less harmful alternative to combustible …

Background: E-cigarette use has been shown to have short-term acute effects among active
users but less is known of the acute passive effects, particularly among individuals with …

Ozone (O3) is a highly potent and reactive air pollutant. It has been linked to acute and
chronic respiratory diseases in humans by inducing inflammation. Our studies have found …