The harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke, such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, contribute to the destruction of lung tissues and the development of these diseases
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"This type of model has been used to study lung diseases for over a decade and has been shown to mimic the changes in the airway that you would see in a person who currently smokes," said Gomperts, who is also vice chair of research in pediatric hematology-oncology at the UCLA Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute
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The bottom line is everyone should think twice about vaping until more is known about their impacts on the health of their users, and the role they play as a contributor to lung damage. Nicotine vapes, sold under brand names like Juul, NJOY, and blu, have been seen as an alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, with many users under the impression that they were a healthier option