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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