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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome From E-Cigarette Use.

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or "vaping," is gaining widespread popularity as an alternative to conventional cigarettes among adolescents. Little is...

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Variations in coil temperature/power and e-liquid constituents change size and lung deposition of particles emitted by an electronic cigarette.

Electronic cigarette uses propylene glycol and glycerol to deliver nicotine and flavors to the lungs. Given the hundreds of different...

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Journal Club—Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping as a Harm Reduction Alternative: Really?

There is a marked increase in the development and use of electronic nicotine delivery systems or electronic cigarettes (ECIGs). This...

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A Review of the Use and Appeal of Flavored Electronic Cigarettes.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:E-cigarettes are available in a variety of flavors not found in traditional tobacco products (i.e., "nontraditional flavors"), which...

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The rise of e-cigarettes, pod mod devices, and JUUL among youth: Factors influencing use, health implications, and downstream effects.

BACKGROUND:Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were first introduced in the U.S. market in 2006, with the more recent evolution of "pod-mod" e-cigarettes...

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Nicotine absorption during electronic cigarette use among regular users.

BACKGROUND:The capability of electronic cigarette devices (e-cigs) to deliver nicotine is key to their potential to replace combustible cigarettes. We...

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A narrative review evaluating the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes as a newly marketed smoking cessation tool.

INTRODUCTION:E-cigarettes are an alternative to traditional tobacco-based cigarettes. While having considerable societal awareness, conflicting evidence exists to support their claims...

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'Every day I worry about something': A qualitative exploration of children's experiences of stress and coping.

OBJECTIVES:Most research investigating children's experiences of stress and coping has utilized a quantitative approach. This study aimed to examine children's...

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The amygdala is a chemosensor that detects carbon dioxide and acidosis to elicit fear behavior.

The amygdala processes and directs inputs and outputs that are key to fear behavior. However, whether it directly senses fear-evoking...

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