You’re not the only one who has considered trying to quit smoking. Almost 7 out of 10 smokers claim they wish to quit. One of the finest things you can do for your health is to stop smoking because it damages almost all of your organs, including your heart. Smoking and passive smoking account for over one-third of heart disease mortality.
In the midst of trying to quit, many may turn to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other non disposable and disposable vaping devices) as a way to ease the transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking at all. Although vaping is often thought of as safer than cigarette smoking, it can causes health problems too. Both vaping and smoking are addictive and bring potentially dangerous chemicals into your body.
According to the Cleveland clinic, this is what vaping does to your lungs:
Your lungs may get irritated and inflamed as a result of the vaping particles you inhale. This can cause lung damage such as scarring and a narrowing of the airways in your lungs. All of the potential negative effects of vaping on your body are still unknown to researchers, states the health publication.
Here are some problems vaping can cause according the the health publication mentioned above:
Asthma: Vaping can increase your risk of developing asthma and other respiratory diseases. It might exacerbate any asthma you already have.
Organ damage: Nicotine and other ingredients in e-liquid can harm your heart and brain in addition to your lungs. The health publication also notes that nicotine can impair brain development, increase blood pressure, and constrict arteries.
E-cigarette or vaping product usage related lung damage can lead to the dangerous lung disease EVALI. You have symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain as well as extensive lung damage. EVALI can be deadly. Some e-liquids include vitamin E acetate, which may contribute to the problem.
Symptoms of EVALI include:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Fast heartbeat
Lung scarring: Diacetyl, a flavouring additive, can lead to bronchiolitis obliterans (sometimes known as “popcorn lung”). Your lungs get permanently scarred as a result of bronchiolitis obliterans.
Cancer. Some ingredients in e-liquids are known to cause cancer.
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