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While Dr. Farsalinos is strongly opposed to the use of Diacetyl in e-liquids, he is [http://www.ecigarette-research.org/research/index.php/whats-new/whatsnew-2015/236-da2 concerned] about the study because "the article is creating false impressions and exaggerates the potential risk from diacetyl and acetyl propionyl exposure through e-cigarettes. They failed to mention that these chemicals are present in tobacco cigarette smoke and violated a classical toxicological principle that the amount determines the toxicity and the risk." | While Dr. Farsalinos is strongly opposed to the use of Diacetyl in e-liquids, he is [http://www.ecigarette-research.org/research/index.php/whats-new/whatsnew-2015/236-da2 concerned] about the study because "the article is creating false impressions and exaggerates the potential risk from diacetyl and acetyl propionyl exposure through e-cigarettes. They failed to mention that these chemicals are present in tobacco cigarette smoke and violated a classical toxicological principle that the amount determines the toxicity and the risk." | ||
Dr. Brad Rodu has concerns about the methods used in this study and said in his [https://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com/2015/12/is-harvard-e-cigarette-buttery-flavor.html blog], "As I advised previously, vapers should only use liquids that are certified to be free of buttery flavors that are suspected respiratory toxicants. However, laboratory investigations of e-cigarettes should use validated methods to assure credibility. | Dr. Brad Rodu has concerns about the methods used in this study and said in his [https://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com/2015/12/is-harvard-e-cigarette-buttery-flavor.html blog], "As I advised previously, vapers should only use liquids that are certified to be free of buttery flavors that are suspected respiratory toxicants. However, laboratory investigations of e-cigarettes should use validated methods to assure credibility. The results of the Harvard Buttery Flavor Study do not meet this standard." | ||
Science writer Carrie Arnold [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892907/ commented] on this study and said, "This study did not assess levels of diacetyl, 2,3-pentanedione, and acetoin in actual users, much less health effects. So it’s premature to assume that exposure to these chemicals via e-cigarettes causes health problems." | Science writer Carrie Arnold [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892907/ commented] on this study and said, "This study did not assess levels of diacetyl, 2,3-pentanedione, and acetoin in actual users, much less health effects. So it’s premature to assume that exposure to these chemicals via e-cigarettes causes health problems." | ||
The study and [https://www.vox.com/2015/12/9/9880926/e-cigarettes-popcorn-lung-harms alarm] over the [https://time.com/4139335/e-cigarettes-chemicals-diacetyl/ potential] danger of vaping made [https://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/2015/12/new-study-finds-that-average-diacetyl.html headlines] across the US and [https://healingoracle.ch/2017/04/03/confirmed-e-cigarettes-cause-a-horrible-incurable-disease-called-popcorn-lung-worse-than-lung-cancer/ globally] | The study and [https://www.vox.com/2015/12/9/9880926/e-cigarettes-popcorn-lung-harms alarm] over the [https://time.com/4139335/e-cigarettes-chemicals-diacetyl/ potential] danger of vaping made [https://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/2015/12/new-study-finds-that-average-diacetyl.html headlines] across the US and [https://healingoracle.ch/2017/04/03/confirmed-e-cigarettes-cause-a-horrible-incurable-disease-called-popcorn-lung-worse-than-lung-cancer/ globally.] Most of the articles failed to mention there are [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892705/ more] of these chemicals in [https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/53/2/1801151 combustible cigarettes], and there are no [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/684963/Evidence_review_of_e-cigarettes_and_heated_tobacco_products_2018.pdf documented] cases of Popcorn Lung being caused by [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892932/ smoking] or [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5693960/ vaping]. | ||
A chemical of concern that might pose potential harm swiftly morphed into known harm, and word began to [https://us.blastingnews.com/opinion/2015/12/new-e-cig-study-reveals-crisis-in-journalism-00691827.html spread] that vaping causes Popcorn Lung, even though there were no documented cases of it actually occurring. A 2015 report published in the [https://www.jsonline.com/story/archives/2019/09/18/diacetyl-popcorn-lung-chemical-e-cigarettes-coffee-roasting-plants/2078765002/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinal] gave a historical run-down of cases of Popcorn Lung in the food industry and questioned why Diacetyl was allowed in e-cigarettes. | A chemical of concern that might pose potential harm swiftly morphed into known harm, and word began to [https://us.blastingnews.com/opinion/2015/12/new-e-cig-study-reveals-crisis-in-journalism-00691827.html spread] that vaping causes Popcorn Lung, even though there were no documented cases of it actually occurring. A 2015 report published in the [https://www.jsonline.com/story/archives/2019/09/18/diacetyl-popcorn-lung-chemical-e-cigarettes-coffee-roasting-plants/2078765002/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinal] gave a historical run-down of cases of Popcorn Lung in the food industry and questioned why Diacetyl was allowed in e-cigarettes. | ||