Similarly, in vivo and in vitro data also support that acute exposure to aerosolized PG:VG increases Mucin-5AC (MUC5AC) protein levels [34], a major airway gel forming protein known for its role in preventing infections [35] and a biomarker for COPD severity [36]
In the absence of definitive studies about the long-term health effects of vaping, they are the subject of great debate
Companies like Save The Vape have launched campaigns to combat the regulations backed by big tobacco and pharmaceutical companies that are aimed to eliminate the vaping industry
(None of the researchers, experts, or anti-tobacco advocates who spoke with STAT said that IQOS was worse for ones health than cigarettes, and the majority of researchers said the product was likely to be less harmful than smoking if people switched over entirely.) The fact is IQOS is the only electronic nicotine system to be authorized by the FDA as Modified Risk Tobacco Products
In cases like these, the user should quit nicotine pouches altogether
Update: this story has been updated with a statement from The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
