Electronic smoking causes fatal "popkornovy lung disease"

Despite the fact that e-smoking is virtually harmless, scientists do not hurry with such optimistic conclusions. On the contrary, they say that the inhalation of the vapor leads to a dangerous lung damage, otherwise known as "popkornovy disease."

Veypery (ie those who smoke e-cigarettes) are putting themselves at risk of developing a deadly "popkornovy lung disease." This conclusion was made scientists after toxic chemical found in 75% of flavorings for electronic smoking.

Diacetyl, a chemical that is used as a substitute for butter flavor in foods, has led to the development of bronchiolitis obliterans. This disease was previously found among the staff of the manufacturer of popcorn.

It is believed that diacetyl can be eaten, but the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health USA said substance becomes dangerous if you breathe it for a long time. Diacetyl is causing inflammation, scarring, narrowing of the tiny airways in the lungs, otherwise known as bronchioles. As a result, a person is not getting enough oxygen. Researchers say urgent action is needed to as closely as possible to assess the extent of the spread of dangerous substances including fragrances for cigarettes.

"Recognition of the existence of the hazards associated with the inhalation of chemicals began with the appearance of" popkornovy lung disease " more than ten years ago - says lead researcher Joseph Allen, a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health. - Nevertheless, diacetyl is used in many flavors - not only to create the smell of roasted popcorn, but also fruit, alcoholic beverages and confectionery flavors, and, as we learned in the flavorings for electronic cigarettes smell candy. "

The electronic cigarette cartridges are used, which give the required dose of nicotine. This dose produced smokers inhaling vapor without tar and other carcinogenic substances. Scientists and officials are still not sure whether that smoking is safe. Earlier this year England's Department of Health urged smokers to switch to electronic cigarettes, because they are much safer than the traditional smoking. However, the World Health Organization, researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the University of Liverpool staff is still concerned about the issue of security of electronic cigarettes.

Dr. Allen and his colleagues tested 51 species of flavored cigarettes and aromatic liquids, selling leading brands on presence of diacetyl, acetoin and 2,3-pentanedione - flavoring compounds, which may pose a risk to the smoker's lungs and surrounding his people.

Each electronic cigarette is inserted into the sealed chamber, and it was passed through the air flow within eight seconds. Then, after a 15-30-second pause, the air is passed over, and later transferred for analysis.

At least one of the three chemicals were found in 47 of the 51 flavors. Diacetyl was detected in 39 samples, acetoin - 46 and 2,3-pentanedione - 23.

"Since most of the issues related to electronic smoking, nicotine is centered around, we realize that more do not know much about e-cigarettes, "- said study co-author Dr. David Christiani, a professor of environmental Genetics.

In addition to the fact that electronic cigarettes contain different doses of nicotine - an alkaloid addictive - they also have carcinogenic chemicals such as formaldehyde. In addition, our study showed that the aromatic components in electronic cigarettes can be dangerous and cause damage to the lungs.

Although this study was conducted in the US, this type of work done and Greek scientists in the past year. Then they found that diacetyl is found in 70% of the flavors from European brands. Both American and European liquid smoke are commercially available.