The research, published in the journal Microvascular Research , demonstrated a range of damaging pathways when an in vitro model of the human lung was exposed to a common brand of nicotine-free e-cigarette.
E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years and are often seen as harmless alternatives to cigarette smoking. It is estimated that there are almost five million ‘vapers’ in the UK, compared to around 700,000 in 2012.
Recent studies have focused on the harm done by vapes containing nicotine, and 39 countries have banned the sale of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, resulting in an increase in the use of nicotine-free vapes, particularly in adolescents.
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