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A 26-year-old female asked about a 56-year-old female:

Are electronic cigarettes safe for people with emphysema? i have heard that the vapor that is inhaled can cause fungal infections in the lungs.

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Not safe: E cigarettes will still act as irritants to your airways.

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