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Can pneumonia be caused by smoking electronic cigarette?

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Dr. Sanober Butt answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Yes: There are case reports of lipid based e cigarettes that cause lipid pneumonia. You should look at the formulation prior to choosing your e cigarettes.

Answered 5/2/2013

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