Front Physiol January 2018 PMID 29375399

Inflammatory and Oxidative Responses Induced by Exposure to Commonly Used e-Cigarette Flavoring Chemicals and Flavored e-Liquids without Nicotine.

Thivanka Muthumalage, Melanie Prinz, Kwadwo O Ansah, Janice Gerloff, Isaac K Sundar, Irfan Rahman

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Peak: 6 in Jul 2019
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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong agreement on the harmful effects of e-cigarette flavorings, with posts mentioning oxidative stress, immune cell toxicity, and inflammatory responses, often referencing specific chemicals like cinnamon and vanilla. The tone and detailed references demonstrate high interest and meaningful engagement, emphasizing the potential health impacts and urging caution based on the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study highlights potential health risks of e-cigarette flavors, emphasizing toxicity and inflammatory effects.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with detailed references to biological mechanisms and specific chemicals involved.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants actively analyze the research, sharing links, examples, and interpretations, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The posts communicate that the study has significant implications for public health awareness and vaping behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • Exposure to common e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and flavored e-liquids without nicotine causes dose-dependent cell toxicity and inflammatory responses in human monocytic cells.
  • The study found that these chemicals increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), indicating oxidative stress, which may contribute to respiratory health risks.
  • The chemicals tested, such as diacetyl and cinnamaldehyde, led to increased secretion of the inflammatory cytokine IL-8 and higher ROS levels, highlighting potential harmful effects on immune cells.

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Frontiers
@FrontiersIn · X

What are the #OxidativeStress and #inflammatory effects of #ecigarette flavoring #chemicals? Research suggests that mixing multiple flavors of #eliquids is more harmful to the users. #Physiology Read the full study published in @FrontPhysiol: https://t.co/bC4GNK6piY https://t.co/eGgdbXmNPw

Jun 20, 2020 · 91 likes · 45 shares · 90,096 followers View post →
Alex Koren
@KnownAlex · X

@Loveme87432683 Ха , "если хочешь бросить пить , пей одну водку" https://t.co/RRqxNdI7T9

May 4, 2022 · 1 like · 2,794 followers View post →
_mёdik_
@medvest01 · X

*Чем Опасен Вейп для Тебя? https://t.co/tltYyN8Sxa

Jul 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1 followers View post →
815wrldtrvlr
@815wrldtrvlr · X

https://t.co/vOy6kVpiX4

Feb 26, 2019 · 36,654 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

Alles wat veilig is om te eten is niet persé veilig om in te ademen De mix van alle smaakjes in je kleinste luchtwegen leidt tot oxydatieve stress : ontsteking @rivm @Trimbos https://t.co/YubZ9tYmft https://t.co/TKRPSrLldI https://t.co/dcZl87ZFDy

Dec 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 19,162 followers View post →
Patrick Lockwood
@AlobhaPatrick · X

@JGunlock @DurinnM It's not "like 4". Read the literature. Here's a decent starter article: https://t.co/VpVroCG4DX

Sep 5, 2019 · 4,980 followers View post →

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Chris Beun
@ChBeun · X

RT @Wdekanter: Alles wat veilig is om te eten is niet persé veilig om in te ademen De mix van alle smaakjes in je kleinste luchtwegen leidt…

Dec 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 132 followers View post →
Ellen Hansen
@EllenHnsn · X

RT @Wdekanter: Alles wat veilig is om te eten is niet persé veilig om in te ademen De mix van alle smaakjes in je kleinste luchtwegen leidt…

Dec 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 550 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

Alles wat veilig is om te eten is niet persé veilig om in te ademen De mix van alle smaakjes in je kleinste luchtwegen leidt tot oxydatieve stress : ontsteking @rivm @Trimbos https://t.co/YubZ9tYmft https://t.co/TKRPSrLldI https://t.co/dcZl87ZFDy

Dec 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 19,162 followers View post →
Time to live - News
@timetolive_news · X

У химкинского подростка во рту взорвалась электронная сигарета #it #itsec https://t.co/BDUMbCW2dU Накануне в микрорайоне Сходня в Химках произошел инцидент с участием подростка. Как сообщает интернет-издание "Подмосковье сегодня", (... https://t.co/iIAl4Aa0gX

Jun 27, 2022 · 101 followers View post →
Alex Koren
@KnownAlex · X

@Loveme87432683 Ха , "если хочешь бросить пить , пей одну водку" https://t.co/RRqxNdI7T9

May 4, 2022 · 1 like · 2,794 followers View post →
like !little rest! дьяв♡лия
@im_yours_u_rnt · X

однажды у меня возник спор о том, вредны ли вейпы. ну, как бы... просто чтоб это не только мои слова были, а слова, подтверждённые статистиками и научными статьями, рекомендую всем, кто собирается начать курить вейп, посмотреть полезный видос – https://t.co/rV4b6zyD2e

Feb 17, 2021 · 162 followers View post →
JorgeI.ArmijosRivera
@JorgeArmijosRiv · X

E-CIGARETTES. Comparto este artículo, en especial a quienes aún usan los “vapers”. El uso de estos activa vías moleculares que pueden desencadenar daño en el tejido pulmonar. #vaper #ecigarette #neumologia #frontiersin #EPIE https://t.co/IxhrFDVDLd

Dec 5, 2020 · 137 followers View post →
Ramcés Falfán-Valencia
@RFalfanV · X

Flavorings used in e-juices can trigger an inflammatory response in monocytes, mediated by ROS production, providing insights into potential pulmonary toxicity and tissue damage in e-cigarette users. https://t.co/lsnU5ED3Bi

Aug 11, 2020 · 1,190 followers View post →
Frontiers
@FrontiersIn · X

What are the #OxidativeStress and #inflammatory effects of #ecigarette flavoring #chemicals? Research suggests that mixing multiple flavors of #eliquids is more harmful to the users. #Physiology Read the full study published in @FrontPhysiol: https://t.co/bC4GNK6piY https://t.co/eGgdbXmNPw

Jun 20, 2020 · 91 likes · 45 shares · 90,096 followers View post →
Smoking & Oral Health
@SOralHealth · X

#ecigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists. Mixing flavors is more damaging than #vaping just one. Here is a link to the paper: https://t.co/Uqc1ACBRSI https://t.co/RsjbVazHhT

Jan 30, 2020 · 167 followers View post →
Dalton
@1coolmang · X

Vape flavors kills your white blood cells for y’all that didn’t know, (prob alongside benzoic acid dissolving the top layer of tissue) aka you get a lung infection after vaping for a year bye bye m’boy, your body’s defenses are schleep https://t.co/u1ySAqHDGU

Sep 12, 2019 · 5 followers View post →
Patrick Lockwood
@AlobhaPatrick · X

@JGunlock @DurinnM It's not "like 4". Read the literature. Here's a decent starter article: https://t.co/VpVroCG4DX

Sep 5, 2019 · 4,980 followers View post →
Макс Сальников
@Mistfill · X

https://t.co/YNSghdIUvX https://t.co/WzCtOuLLLu

Jul 28, 2019 · 72 followers View post →
Andrey_Kapitan
@Andrey_Kapitan · X

https://t.co/ykluv5oLZ2

Jul 25, 2019 · 37 followers View post →
BlogoNovosti.Ru
@blogonovosti_ru · X

Чем опасен ВЕЙП? — Научпок https://t.co/kt2EuWhZfN

Jul 25, 2019 · 19 followers View post →
Алексей Довженко
@AlexeyDovzhenko · X

https://t.co/8jXLDABrrf

Jul 25, 2019 · 49 followers View post →
_mёdik_
@medvest01 · X

*Чем Опасен Вейп для Тебя? https://t.co/tltYyN8Sxa

Jul 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1 followers View post →
CannaLytica
@CannaLytica · X

@AlexWodak I said "toxic" - the LD50/ED50 ratio. I didn't mention cigarettes, so that's a strawman. cf https://t.co/owSMzzzob0

Jun 12, 2019 · 1,088 followers View post →
815wrldtrvlr
@815wrldtrvlr · X

https://t.co/vOy6kVpiX4

Feb 26, 2019 · 36,654 followers View post →
Martin Duenas
@duenasm85 · X

E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists Cinnamon, vanilla and buttery e-cigarette flavors are among the most toxic -- and mixing flavors is more damaging than vaping just one. https://t.co/npEVmfdRzC

Feb 22, 2019 · 80 followers View post →