Electronic cigarette users 29% more likely to develop lung diseases: Study

Published December 16, 2019 6:34pm ET



Electronic cigarette users are at a higher risk of developing lung diseases than those who smoke cigarettes or never smoke at all.

According to a three-year study produced by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine that monitored 30,000 patients, scientists discovered that those who use vaping products have a 29% greater chance of contracting lung conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.

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