Que no te batee el vapeador: una mirada toxicológica al aerosol inhalado

Donovan J. Peña Montes; Rosa Yolitzy  Cárdenas María; Xóchitl  Trujillo Trujillo

doi:10.35830/mcya.vi28.785

Authors

Donovan J. Peña Montes Centro Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la Universidad de Colima. Colima, Colima, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5802-488X
Rosa Yolitzy Cárdenas María Centro Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad de Colima. Colima, Colima, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3070-1724
Xóchitl Trujillo Trujillo Centro Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad de Colima. Colima, Colima, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8146-5667

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35830/mcya.vi28.785

Keywords:

Vaping, e-cigarrete, EVALI

Abstract

Vaping is often perceived as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, although the reality is far more complex. The concern is not only the e-liquid itself, but also the heat generated by the device, which can produce potentially toxic substances and release metals into the inhaled aerosol. More than a single puff, the main concern is the repeated and long-term exposure to these compounds. Cases such as E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) have shown that vaping can cause severe and even fatal lung injury, in addition to physical hazards related to lithium battery failures. This issue is particularly relevant in Mexico, where the use of these devices is more common among adolescents than adults.

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Author Biography

Donovan J. Peña Montes, Centro Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la Universidad de Colima. Colima, Colima, México.

Scientist and inventor specialized in cellular energy (dys)functionality, focused on understanding the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of diabetic kidney disease through comprehensive study of mitochondria, oxidative stress, and cell death by ferroptosis, contributing to the understanding of metabolic diseases. Professor of Pharmacology at the "Dr. Ignacio Chávez" Faculty of Medical and Biological Sciences of the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo.

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