Keywords:
Toxicity, Complications, CT, Lung
Authors:
I. Willekens1, J. de Mey2; 1Brussels/BE, 2Brussel/BE
DOI:
10.26044/esti2019/P-0059
Background
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices that produces an aerosol by heating a liquid that contains a solvent (vegetable glycerin,
propylene glycol,
or a mixture),
flavorings,
and nicotine.
The evaporation of the liquid at the heating element is followed by rapid cooling to form an aerosol.
Epidemiologic data indicate that there is an increasing use of e-cigarettes by minors due to the robust marketing and advertising campaigns (1).