The studys first author, Dr Thivanka Muthumalage says that while the flavoring compounds tested may be safe for ingestion, these results show they are not safe for inhalation
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1 The CDC estimates that more than 16 million Americans have diseases due to smoking .2 Because awareness of smoking hazards has been increased, there is a new player in the market, E-cigarettes, which are being marketed as a healthier and safer alternative to cigarettes
But Bloomberg has declared war on smoking, and wherever there is smoke, he wants his cut
The liquid for e-cigarettes can contain high enough levels of nicotine to cause nicotine poisoning if its ingested or absorbed through the skin
However, if the past custodian of your car smoked like Dot Cotton, or you cant bear your car smelling like vinegar, coffee or an onion, then go straight to using chemical solutions to banish the nicotine smell once and for all