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Newest firstΔ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, and other drug molecules that have large molar masses, are often described as 'nonvolatile' and are presumed to be carried in exhaled breath aerosols. Large variabilities in THC concentrations in breath have been measured with devices that only collect aerosols; it is possible that neglecting the vapor phase could be responsible. Partitioni…
Open article record in new tab ↗Vaping cannabis liquids is a convenient method of cannabis consumption, and is considered to be a less harmful alternative to smoking cannabis. However, vaping cannabis carries its own health risks, with many uncertainties, especially concerning the presence of metal particles in vape liquids. The heterogeneous distribution of these particles within the liquid matrix poses analytical challenges in measurement repr…
Melioidosis outbreaks in Taiwan frequently coincided with severe typhoons. Over a 20-year period, 782 cases of melioidosis were reported, with outbreaks often clustering in a specific hotspot area. We hypothesized that the unique hilly terrain in this hotspot trapped contaminated aerosols generated from northern to northwestern farming land within the area and restricted their spread beyond it. Across Taiwan, and…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review This review investigates occupational inhalation hazards associated with biologically derived airborne particles (bioaerosols) generated in indoor cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Recent findings Indoor cannabis production is growing across the US as are recent reports of respiratory diseases among cannabis workers, including occupational asthma morbidity and mortality. More inf…
Open article record in new tab ↗An accurate cannabis breathalyzer based on quantitation of the psychoactive cannabinoid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) could be an important tool for deterring impaired driving. Such a device does not exist. Simply translating what is known about alcohol breathalyzers is insufficient because ethanol is detected as a vapor. THC has extremely low volatility and is hypothesized to be carried in breath by aerosol parti…
Inhalation as a route for administering drugs and dietary supplements has garnered significant attention over the past decade. We performed real-time analyses of aerosols using secondary electrospray ionization (SESI) technology interfaced with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), primarily developed for exhaled breath analysis with the goal to detect the main aerosol constituents. Several commercially availa…
Background Population-based studies suggest increasing rates of concurrent use of vaping products that contain either nicotine or cannabinoids. The aim of this pilot study was to test in vitro the acute inhalation toxicity of vaporized flavored and unflavored nicotine solutions co-administered with cannabidiol (CBD). Methods Bronchial epithelial cells (H292) were exposed directly to aerosol generated from electron…
Open article record in new tab ↗Available information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission by small particle aerosols continues to evolve rapidly. To assess the potential role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in airborne viral transmission, this study sought to determine the viral presence, if any, on air handling units in a healthcare setting where Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COV…
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