University of Miami scientists have begun using smoking robots to study the effects of e-cigarette vapor on the lungs and airways of e-cigarette users. This is being done in an effort to ensure that e-cigarettes are safe for humans to use. While researchers have had decades to study the effects of inhaling burning tobacco, they simply haven’t... Read More
Preventing an E-Cig Explosion
There are currently 2.5 million e-cigarette users in the U.S., so 25 incidences of e-cigarette explosions indicate that they’re an extremely rare occurrence. However, with e-cigarettes rising in popularity, explosions could also increase if precautions aren’t taken. Luckily, as we’ll talk about below, avoiding an e-cigarette... Read More
Cloud Chasing Competitions Going Mainstream
As e-cigarettes have become more popular, people have begun to find ways to entertain themselves with the devices; thus, cloud chasing was born. The object of cloud chasing is to see who can create the thickest, longest plumes of vapor from an e-cigarette. Cloud chasers inhale deeply from their e-cigarette and slowly exhale, with the goal of... Read More
FAA Expresses Concerns Over E-cigarettes Stored in Luggage
A recent Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) released by the FAA expresses concern over passengers carrying e-cigarettes in their checked luggage. They caution that the devices could pose a fire hazard when stored in the cargo area. The FAA has released this statement after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued a... Read More