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E-cigarettes lower immunity to flu and other germs

Vaping causes inflammation, susceptibility to infections, mouse study finds

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FLAMELESS INFLAMMATION  Electronic cigarettes produce substantial amounts of lung inflammation, a new mouse study finds. They may also reduce the ability to fight off infections from strep and flu germs.

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By Janet Raloff

- More than 2 years ago

Electronic cigarette vapors can trigger substantial inflammation in the lung, a new study in mice finds.