While e-cigarette aerosol has fewer toxic chemicals, it is still filled with dangerous chemicals, including: Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs Various flavorings like fruit, candy, and other kid-friendly flavors, such as mango, fruit and crme which contain diacetyl, a chemical that has been linked to a serious lung disease Cancer-causing chemicals Volatile organic compounds Heavy metals including nickel, tin, and lead Nicotine an addictive drug in regular cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products The CDC has noted that it is difficult for e-cigarette users to know what these products actually contain
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She was an Illinois High School Association state qualifier, earned All-DuPage Valley Conference honors, and was an Academic All-Conference selection