Adding Flavors to E-Cigarette Liquids Changes Chemistry, Creates Irritants (VIDEO)

Duke University Medical Center

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New research from Duke and Yale universities shows flavorings added to e-cigarettes and vaping devices are transforming more than marketing. The chemical additives react to e-liquid, or e-juice, creating new compounds that could trigger irritation and inflammation when inhaled.

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