Studies on Cigarette Smoke Irritation. I. Determination of Edema-Producing Properties of Certain Types of Cigarette Tobaccos

Abstract

Conclusions

1. Smoke from different types of cigarette tobaccos may differ significantly in edema-producing irritants. 2. Constituents are present in cigarette smoke, from at least certain types of tobaccos, which produce a degree of subjective irritation disproportionately greater than that which might be expected on the basis of their edema-producing properties.