One hallmark of EVALI is the presence of ground glass opacities in both lungs, which look similar to the small fragments of a shattered windshield
This helps reduce the chances of leakage once that waste ends up in a landfill
However, unlike findings in the oral and nasal mucosa, no significant differences in microbiome composition were observed in BAL samples from e-cigarette users compared to non-users (141)
ZG and HZ wrote the original draft as well as review and editing of the current manuscript
You'll often find cigarette beetles in pantries, kitchens, and storage areas where dried food, pet food, or tobacco products are kept
The agency advocated for further validation through longitudinal, epidemiological studies before endorsing any harm reduction claims unequivocally