A new tobacco alternative.
The so-called electronic cigarette or vape which is the most commonly used product among youth. The rise of disposable e-cigarettes has led to a recent increase in vaping among younger adults, with the odds of vaping increasing significantly among those aged 18 to 24. E-cigarettes were invented suggesting it helps people quit smoking. The startling truth is that many e-cigarette users have switched to traditional cigarettes.
With the rise of e-cigarettes, people have unfortunately, ended up getting addicted to vaping. Vape, is a device that simulates smoking. Its components include an atomizer, a battery or other power source, and a container like a tank or cartridge. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. As a result, "vaping" is a common term used to describe using an electronic cigarette.
Is vaping worse than cigarettes?
You inhale nicotine and other chemicals into your lungs when you vape or smoke. In contrast to cigarettes, which produce smoke by burning tobacco, in other hand the e-cigarettes heat liquid to create an aerosol. Similar to smoking, vaping is addictive and introduces potentially harmful chemicals into the body. Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive. If you ignore the craving, it makes you want to smoke and causes withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is a toxic substance. It will raises the blood pressure and spikes the adrenaline, which increases the heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack..
What does vaping do to your lungs?
Your lungs may become inflamed and irritated by the particles you breathe in when vaping. In addition to causing scarring and constriction of the tubes that carry air into and out of your lungs, this can harm blood vessels. Researchers are still unsure of the entire spectrum of health effects associated with vaping.
What are the side effects of vaping?
Coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, eye irritation, dry and irritated mouth and throat, nausea, cardiovascular issues, brain damage, and vomiting are some of the negative effects of vaping. Nicotine present in e-cigarettes can lead to exposure to particulate matter which can reach the general circulation and contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Nicotine is addictive and bad for kids, teens, and fetuses. E-cigarette use is associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Those who use e-cigarettes daily have higher risk than those who use them occasionally.
E-cigarettes not only can cause chronic lung scarring, but can also cause acute lung injury. One should be very cautious about quitting smoking and starting e-cigarettes.
Vaping may seem harmless. But your friends, the ones you care for, cant stop. You deserve a life full of strength, and freedom. So think twice before you take a hit. Your health is your power and that’s something worth protecting.
