Effect of electronic cigarette atomising power and flavour on aerosol size-segregated metal concentration and inhalation risk.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although numerous studies have estimated the inhalation dose of metals emitted from electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), the impact of factors including aerosol size and the atomising power of e-cig aerosols on estimating the inhalation dose of metals remains underexplored. A comprehensive understanding of these determinants is essential to assess the health risks associated with inhaling e-cig aerosols, which may contain potentially harmful metals.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to elucidate the mass and inhalation doses of potentially harmful metals in e-cig aerosols by different particle size and their association with the various atomising powers of e-cig devices and flavours.

Methods

Size-segregated e-cig aerosols were generated and collected in a ex

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12260031 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature