An e-cigarette, vape pen, or vape is a battery-powered device that heats e-liquid or vape juice that is smoked by avid smokers.
E-liquid contains nicotine, flavors, and other chemicals.
While e-cigarettes are considered safer than traditional cigarettes and are used by smokers to quit smoking, the nicotine they contain is considered addictive.
E-cigarettes contain formaldehyde, acrolein, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause cancer and other diseases.
In this regard, NDTV has talked about the harm caused by e-cigarettes to our health; let’s know what they are.
Breathing problems
E-cigarettes can cause problems like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. These problems are caused by the dangerous chemicals found in e-cigarettes.
Lung disease
Research shows that vaping is harmful to the lungs. Vaping causes inflammation of the lungs and the lungs cannot function properly. Smoking e-cigarettes also increases the risk of dangerous diseases like popcorn lung.
Adverse effects on the heart
Smoking e-cigarettes has harmful effects on heart health. Vaping increases the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. E-cigarettes can narrow the arteries of the heart and increase blood pressure.
Nicotine addiction
Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is addictive. Nicotine addiction causes adverse health effects, such as stress and anxiety.
Adverse effects on the brain
E-cigarette use in adolescence has negative effects on the brain and e-cigarettes affect brain development, which can lead to long-term mental problems.
Toxic chemicals
The use of e-cigarettes releases chemicals such as formaldehyde, acrolein and acetaldehyde, which can cause cancer and other serious health problems.
The risk of infection increases
Vaping weakens the immune system and can increase the risk of respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
Allergy
People who smoke e-cigarettes may also face allergy problems. Vapers may develop skin rashes, itching, and respiratory allergies.
