Electronic Cigarettes and it's Effects on Indoor Air Quality
April 25, 2019 • IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are a hot trend worldwide, with consumers viewing them as an alternative to smoking traditional tobacco products. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes don't contain tobacco. However, their increasing prevalence has raised concerns about their impact on indoor air quality.
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