The Harm of E-cigarettes Finally Confirmed: They Can Kill Respiratory Cells

On September 23, according to foreign media reports, a new study from the University of Adelaide's Medical School in Australia indicates that flavored e-cigarettes can kill lung cells.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide's Medical School exposed bronchial epithelial cells to e-cigarette vapor and conducted experiments on different brands of flavored e-cigarettes with the same flavor.

The study found that e-cigarette vapor increased primary bronchial epithelial necrosis and apoptosis, killing respiratory cells and affecting immune cells, even without nicotine.

The research team's next step is to identify the specific chemicals responsible for the harm.

Recently, the United States also announced a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. The CDC stated that from May to June this year, there has been a surge in e-cigarette-related lung diseases, with approximately 500 related cases reported in 33 states, resulting in at least 8 deaths. They are actively investigating severe lung diseases related to e-cigarettes and urging the public to avoid using e-cigarettes during the investigation.

The Director of New Zealand's Health Department recently stated that the government is drafting a bill to restrict flavored e-cigarettes, including tobacco and menthol.