Is nicotine vaporization a better alternative to traditional cigarette smoking? E-cigarettes harmful effects summary and the management of EVALI based on the latest literature

Introduction: Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that allow users to inhale vapor produced by heating a liquid (e-liquid) containing nicotine and other substances. The first such were introduced in China 2003, subsequently approved for use the European Union 2006 United States 2007. number of e-cigarette is constantly growing, with largest increases observed 18-24 age group. Various modifications led emergence new disease entity 2019 called EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury).
 Aim study: To summarize current state knowledge about harmful substances contained e-cigarettes systematize latest methods management cases suspected EVALI.
 Methods materials: A literature review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, including publications from last 8 years, following keywords: "E-cigarette," "Electronic cigarette," "EVALI," "THC," "Vitamin E."
 Results: contain health. E-cigarettes have not been as replacement therapy. presence vitamin E breakdown products respiratory tract patients has confirmed. Vitamin primarily used increase volume e-liquids THC.
 Conclusions: should be due numerous they contain. When e-cigarettes, both purchased reputable sellers respective country. potentially fatal disease, prompt diagnosis facilitates treatment