“Unfortunately, many more people have been hospitalized with lung injury each week”, Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention informs. Vaping-related lung injuries and spate of deaths have been on continuous rise, sickening hundreds of people. There can be range of reasons for you to vape, whatever it may be, it isn’t a good idea.
Vaping accompanies host of side effects and health risks. Vaping, if you aren’t aware, is a way of inhaling nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals through vaporizers or e-cigarettes. Though vaping has less of a toxic effect than smoking, it is still not harm free. Thousands of cases have been reported and found one major factor- the products contained THC, the chemical found in marijuana. This vaping-related illness has also been given name, i.e. EVALI.
Health experts believe that chemical irritation, allergic or immune reactions to the substance(s) in the vaporizer are responsible for causing acute lung problems.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms linked with lung disorders start gradually. They include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Constant fatigue
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cough and fever
These symptoms can become extreme which can prompt emergency hospitalization. If you do observe persisting symptoms, a chest X-ray might be recommended to you.
A study published in ‘Environmental Science & Technology’ in 2016, identified harmful emissions in the vapour of e-cigarettes, including possible carcinogens and other irritants.
Health Risks: What Vaping does to your body
The sky-rocketing cases related to vaping and lung diseases have become a major cause of concern. Vaping damages your body in ways you might not be aware of.
Brain Damage: Since nicotine is highly addictive, it can have severe long-term effect on the brain especially in young adults.
Heart Disease: People with heart conditions should definitely stay away from vaping or any kind of smoking as it races up the heartbeat.
Explosions and burns: Many reports have found explosions of vaping devices while charging and even while using (in some cases)
Nicotine poisoning: accidental exposure to the liquid contents of e-cigarettes can cause acute nicotine poisoning in people.
Takeaway
Even if vaping is seen as an “alternative” to smoking, it is still not 100% save. Consult your healthcare professional for the pros and cons about vaping. Vaping-related health risks raise very important questions about its effects and consequences.
Inhaling any kind and any level of synthetic chemicals, nicotine and THCs are does more harm than good to your body. Be aware, be careful.
