Cigarette smoking causes serious diseases, including lung cancer, atherosclerotic coronary
artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. While …

E-cigarette vaping is a major aspect of nicotine consumption, especially for children and
young adults. Although it is branded as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking, murine and …

Tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for disease development, with the user inhaling
various chemicals known to be toxic. However, many of these chemicals are absent before …

Background Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) or electronic cigarettes (e-
cigarettes) aerosolize an e-liquid composed of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin …

The explosive rise in popularity of electronic cigarette (e-cig) devices over the past decade
has led to controversies over the role of these devices in smoking cessation and harm …

Background Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use continues to rise despite concerns of long-
term effects, especially the risk of developing lung diseases such as chronic obstructive …

Nicotine from cigarette smoke is a biologically active molecule that has pleiotropic effects in
the airway, which could play a role in smoking-induced lung disease. However, whether …

Air pollutants are a major source of increased risk of disease, hospitalization, morbidity, and
mortality worldwide. The respiratory tract is a primary target of potential concurrent exposure …

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use continues to rise globally. E-cigarettes have been
presented as safer alternatives to combustion cigarettes that can mitigate the harm …

Introduction Bronchiectasis, characterized by irreversible bronchial dilatation, is a growing
global health concern with significant morbidity. This review delves into the intricate …