Effect of electronic cigarette aerosol exposure during gestation and lactation on learning and memory of adult male offspring rats.

Introduction: Electronic cigarette (ECIG) use has increased worldwide, including among pregnant and breastfeeding women. In this study, we examined the effect of ECIG aerosol exposure during gestation and lactation on learning and memory of adult male offspring rats.

Methods: Rats were exposed to either fresh air or ECIG aerosol for one hour daily during gestational period as well as days 4-21 of lactation.