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Publication Date
5-17-2025
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Abstract
E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a critical and potentially fatal form of lung injury that gained considerable public health concern in 2019. The use of e-cigarettes and vaping products is causally associated with EVALI, a condition characterized by a constellation of respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. This comprehensive narrative literature review explores the complexities of EVALI, including its association with the structure and composition of e-cigarettes and its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and radiological manifestations, management strategies, and public health implications. Moreover, it uncovers the long-term repercussions of EVALI and underscores the ongoing research endeavors designed to mitigate and comprehend the risks associated with using e-cigarettes.
Keywords
Vaping, Lung Injury, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, Humans
DOI
10.3390/ijerph22050792
PMID
40427906
PMCID
PMC12111167
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
5-17-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes