flavor popcorn, caramel, and dairy products. When inhaled, this chemical can be dangerous as it destroys the lungs’ smallest airways resulting in a lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans or “popcorn lung”.
2. Vape Liquid Containing Nicotine Has Caused Poisonings According to CDC Report
A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) concluded that there was a dramatic increase in calls to poison centers across the country due to the liquid containing nicotine found in e-cigarettes. The e-cigarette related poisonings were due to the ingestion, inhalation or absorption of the liquid through the skin or eyes.
3. Toxic Metals Are Found in Vape Smoke
According to a report by the Environmental Health Perspectives, the chemical composition of vape smoke also known as “aerosols” contain toxic metals such as iron, chromium, aluminum, nickel, silver, tin and more. These toxins are dangerous to the body as they are known to cause cardiovascular and respiratory disease and even cancer.
4. Don’t Forget the Explosions
Just this past week a man in Florida died due to the explosion of his vape pen firefighters say. This is not the only tale of people suffering from burns and injuries due to their vape pen exploding on or near their body. The explosions are due to